MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight weep from o/s/f hub seal
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front inner hub / swivel joint seal weeping
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, transmission and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking fuel tank filler, breather pipe leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front inner hub / swivel joint seal weeping
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, transmission and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tractor Joint leaking grease/oil slightly
Slight oil leak from handbrake drum
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tractor Joint leaking grease/oil slightly
Slight oil leak from handbrake drum
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.8)
Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rears (2.7.4)
Steering linkage inappropriately modified track rod bent (2.2.C.1e)
engine management light on
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
engine management light on
steering damper bush worn
steering damper bush slight play
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CP57 XBJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 CP57 XBJ, 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 CP57 XBJ registered?
CP57 XBJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2007.
Is CP57 XBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for CP57 XBJ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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