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CF57 CBF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF57 CBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,128 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,821 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 97,791 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 97,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,783 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 84,241 miles

n/s/r door lower hinge worn

Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,241 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r door lower hinge worn

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,619 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine light on dash

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,315 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 71,315 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,850 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear nearside seatbelt buckle broken

Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,850 miles

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear nearside seatbelt buckle broken

Pass 21 Dec 2010 39,938 miles

Oil leak

front number plate

offside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 20 Dec 2010 39,929 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

front number plate

offside door mirror slightly loose

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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CF57 CBF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CF57 CBF, 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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CF57 CBF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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