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CE57 JYS

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,883 mi
Last recorded111,883 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 JYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 111,883 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4x (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

front diff leak

no reverse light

Pass 15 Nov 2024 109,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,929 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 107,929 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,355 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,955 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 89,610 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust box corrosion

Rear axle stabilizer ball joint boot split

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,732 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear differential leaking

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,049 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 68,591 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 55,482 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,354 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,772 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,117 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear differential slight oil leak

slight oil leaks front hubs

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,658 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,647 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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CE57 JYS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE57 JYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CE57 JYS registered?

CE57 JYS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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