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CV07 FYG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 FYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel axle housing leaking

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

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front swivel axle housing leaking

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear crossmember corroded steps loose

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle coated in wax

Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,588 miles

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

Central exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel axle housing leaking

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

coated in wax under vehicle

drop arm ball joint worn

tor bar ball and bracket not fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front axle swivel housing leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before and after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

drop arm ball joint worn

toe bar ball and bracket not fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,974 miles

All brake pipes coated in wax

Nearside Axle swivel housing seal leaking slightly

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle 'A' arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tow bar ball and bracket not fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,229 miles

All brake pipes coated in wax

Centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs excessively corroded

Tow ball and bracket not fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2019 76,229 miles

All brake pipes coated in wax

Centre to rear exhaust flanges corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake discs excessively corroded

Tow ball and bracket not fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2018 72,790 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in wax (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged passenger belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,760 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper+lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper+lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,980 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 60,980 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,394 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,250 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 51,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 45,217 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,675 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,390 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,629 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 FYG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FYG, 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 CV07 FYG registered?

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

Is CV07 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV07 FYG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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