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CK57 PJX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,904 mi
Last recorded146,904 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK57 PJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,904 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 142,577 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front swivel housing has slight seepage N/S and O/S

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 142,577 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front swivel housing has slight seepage N/S and O/S

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 138,991 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member is slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 136,507 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Has Corrosion hole near seat box (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Corroded under rear passengers floor at the wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 132,924 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage Slight misting on the box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 132,924 miles

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

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage Slight misting on the box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 132,182 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2019 127,611 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 119,913 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 103,649 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 87,985 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 87,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 69,433 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 69,433 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,554 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 51,553 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 47,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 40,602 miles

slight play in steering drag link end.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,756 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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CK57 PJX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CK57 PJX, 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 CK57 PJX registered?

CK57 PJX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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