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CEY 52W

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

184,017 mi
Last recorded184,017 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEY 52W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 184,017 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front non obligatory daytime running lamp not working

Pass 20 Jun 2022 179,222 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 179,213 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 166,284 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 159,820 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 153,095 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 153,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen TOO high (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2016 150,857 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 146,869 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 146,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 146,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 135,483 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,869 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2011 92,542 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 92,541 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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CEY 52W is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CEY 52W, 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 CEY 52W registered?

CEY 52W is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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