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CV07 ZLN

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

105,469 mi
Last recorded105,469 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 ZLN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 102,753 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,903 miles

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,060 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 98,059 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 96,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 94,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,977 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 88,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,671 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,893 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,111 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 65,431 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW IN CENTER

SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,048 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 56,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZLN is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZLN, 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 ZLN registered?

CV07 ZLN is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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The MOT history for CV07 ZLN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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