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CP56 KLD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

129,274 mi
Last recorded129,274 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 KLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,274 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 129,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 117,821 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 117,821 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle pivot bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,413 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers seat base worn

Fail 20 Jul 2017 108,314 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper +lower bushes (2.7.4)

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

Stop lamp not working o/s n/s (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn rear prop front joint ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

drivers seat base worn

steering damper bush worn

Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,763 miles

steering damper bush

Fail 14 Jul 2016 97,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper bush

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,226 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 87,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight play steering damper bush

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,998 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak o/s rear hub seal

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,998 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight oil leak o/s rear hub seal

steering damper bush worn

Pass 14 Jun 2013 66,941 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 66,941 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,994 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,994 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 40,354 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,364 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 27,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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CP56 KLD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CP56 KLD, 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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CP56 KLD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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