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CK07 VCL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,653 mi
Last recorded87,653 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 VCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 87,653 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front x2 hub seals slight seepage

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

Rear Upper x2 shock bushes worn

Fail 30 Jul 2018 87,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front x2 hub seals slight seepage

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 tyres sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper x2 shock bushes worn

Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,240 miles

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

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

all tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,240 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush x2 shocks (2.7.4)

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

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

all tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Aug 2016 84,750 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 84,738 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb holder needs cleaning out (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside wiper smears

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both nearside tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2015 80,197 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 71,571 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 62,674 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 62,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 57,793 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen wiper blades smeering screen

Fail 12 Jul 2011 57,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen wiper blades smeering screen

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VCL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CK07 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

CK07 VCL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2007.

Is CK07 VCL safe to buy?

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