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CP57 BYH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,972 mi
Last recorded48,972 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 BYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,972 miles

Central Rear centre to rear exhaust pipe joining flange deteriorated.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 48,960 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle center upper ball joint dust boot torn. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f front track rod end rod to box drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working water in lamp. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle centre top ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear centre to rear exhaust pipe joining flange deteriorated.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper n/s/r bumb stop missing.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 46,892 miles

Central Rear exhaust box/ pipe flange deteriorated.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have perish crackes. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 46,882 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense deteriorated. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust box/ pipe flange deteriorated.

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have perish crackes. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear n/s/r brake judder

Pass 1 Dec 2023 44,832 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle centre top ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens faded. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust flange to rear pipe deteriorated.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 41,578 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle centre top ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust flange centre to rear box deteriorated.

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak from p/s box. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres small perish crackes. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 41,563 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet missing. (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear axle centre top ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust flange centre to rear box deteriorated.

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak from p/s box. (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres small perish crackes. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 39,579 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear exhaust flange to rear box deteriorated.

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres small perishing cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box slight oil leak. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 36,774 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust flange , rear pipe to box deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,487 miles

exhaust flange rear pipe to box deteriorated.

slight oil leak power steering box.

Pass 3 Dec 2018 29,921 miles

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

Rear centre rear exhaust flange pipe to box deteriorated.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,049 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both reflectors (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust flange dereiorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 22,666 miles

exhaust flanges deteriorated.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 19,436 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,797 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 11,955 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 11,889 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,163 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 7,163 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 4,919 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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CP57 BYH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CP57 BYH, 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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CP57 BYH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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