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CV07 FYA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,671 mi
Last recorded97,671 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 FYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 97,671 miles

Corrosion underside

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 97,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside

Fail 22 Jan 2025 97,063 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside

Pass 12 Feb 2024 94,871 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,818 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 92,818 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 91,075 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 88,351 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 83,755 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 81,412 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 78,494 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 73,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 70,792 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,058 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 47,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 36,922 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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CV07 FYA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CV07 FYA, 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 CV07 FYA registered?

CV07 FYA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 2007.

Is CV07 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV07 FYA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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