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CK57 PKJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,770 mi
Last recorded73,770 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK57 PKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 73,770 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s floor corroded

washers poor

Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,142 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r floor

Fail 12 Jun 2025 73,138 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

corrosion to n/s/r floor

Pass 28 May 2024 72,375 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both connecting to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2024 72,371 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both connecting to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2023 71,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear adjacent to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear adjacent to flexible hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 69,669 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at rear adjacent to flexible hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 67,072 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear brake unions corroded.

Pass 4 May 2020 64,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 63,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear by flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,025 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Offside Rear brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules 2 of (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipe ends slightly corroded,front to rear at rear by hose ferrules

Pass 11 May 2017 58,469 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2016 56,625 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,291 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 53,414 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 45,660 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,881 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,919 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 PKJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,402cc 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 CK57 PKJ, 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 PKJ registered?

CK57 PKJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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