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CK07 VBD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,977 mi
Last recorded58,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 VBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 58,977 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 58,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 57,558 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 55,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,202 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 52,441 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,958 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 50,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 49,705 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,660 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,659 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,427 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,430 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 33,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 20,194 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 15,765 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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CK07 VBD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CK07 VBD, 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 CK07 VBD registered?

CK07 VBD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 2007.

Is CK07 VBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK07 VBD shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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