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CV56 XOG

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

113,197 mi
Last recorded113,197 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 XOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 113,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 110,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 110,733 miles

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 107,839 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 107,652 miles

Central Prop shaft securing bolt loose at brake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 105,349 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively damaged on edge bits missing and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 105,349 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure top mount missing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively damaged on edge bits missing and wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 102,754 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,391 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,508 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe and to o/s/r caliper

front brake discs worn,pads worn low

n/s outer door handle damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight play in n/s drag link end

slight play in n/s steering pivots

various areas of corrosion on chassis

Fail 16 Dec 2019 97,508 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on front to rear brake pipe and to o/s/r caliper

front brake discs worn,pads worn low

n/s outer door handle damaged

n/s/f tyre wearing low

slight imbalance in front brakes

slight play in n/s drag link end

slight play in n/s steering pivots

various areas of corrosion on chassis

Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,745 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 94,437 miles

both front swivel hubs are leaking oil

both front tyres showing signs of age [2013] manufactured

Fail 19 Dec 2017 94,436 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

both front swivel hubs are leaking oil

both front tyres showing signs of age [2013] manufactured

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,921 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 92,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 89,816 miles

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

corrosion to rear x member

Fail 5 Jan 2016 89,816 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to rear x member

Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,490 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 84,490 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 78,095 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 72,186 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 65,260 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,903 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 55,884 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,131 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 44,131 miles

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

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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CV56 XOG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 CV56 XOG, 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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CV56 XOG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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