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CLZ 6563

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,826 mi
Last recorded124,826 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 6563
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 124,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 119,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 119,575 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 112,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 103,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 101,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 101,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe/caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,200 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 99,200 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2012 53,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 46,588 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

different test class entered from last year

only 3 rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2010 36,599 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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CLZ 6563 is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CLZ 6563, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CLZ 6563 registered?

CLZ 6563 is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is CLZ 6563 safe to buy?

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