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CV07 ZLX

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

105,896 mi
Last recorded105,896 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 ZLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 105,896 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded & holed on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis generally shabby (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 105,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded & holed on underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis generally shabby (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 103,030 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe retainer bracket corroded & snapped

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 103,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe retainer bracket corroded & snapped

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 100,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member mount webbing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 100,447 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member mount webbing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 97,495 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 94,942 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 94,939 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 87,201 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 87,201 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/S & N/S (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

O/S & N/S Headlamp bezels badly corroded - lamps secure

Rear O/S & N/S 1/4 panel ties corroded/snapped

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 83,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 77,535 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 73,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 May 2018 73,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable tracking arm (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 66,589 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 59,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,236 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 51,768 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 May 2014 44,086 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 36,451 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,060 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,544 miles

seepage of oil from rear diff seal

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak from front diff seal

Pass 5 May 2010 18,274 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 ZLX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CV07 ZLX, 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 ZLX registered?

CV07 ZLX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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