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CN57 MTK

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,717 mi
Last recorded129,717 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN57 MTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 129,717 miles

Steering box leaking oil box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 129,713 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box leaking oil box (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 126,219 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 122,262 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 122,260 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,127 miles

Nearside Rear lower shock bushes worn

Offside Rear Lower shock bushes worn

slight pull to left under braking

Pass 9 Aug 2021 107,720 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 101,573 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 87,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,624 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,810 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush at top (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 76,027 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 75,019 miles

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

front diff - oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f drop arm ball joint - slightly worn

rear diff - oil leak

Fail 28 May 2014 75,019 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front diff - oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking on walls

o/s/f drop arm ball joint - slightly worn

rear brake discs deteriorating

rear diff - oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 66,793 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 66,793 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CN57 MTK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CN57 MTK, 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 CN57 MTK registered?

CN57 MTK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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