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CV57 FOD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,052 mi
Last recorded75,052 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 75,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear OUTER DRIVE SHAFT SEAL LEAKING

Pass 17 Dec 2024 73,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 71,915 miles

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

Rear General underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,557 miles

Rear cross member starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,312 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 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 67,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,888 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,460 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,825 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,853 miles

Front to rear brake pipes

Offside Front caliper sticking

Offside Rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2015 55,795 miles

Front steering damper leaking

Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,165 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 51,108 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front brake dragging slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2013 47,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,657 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,516 miles

Nearside 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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CV57 FOD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc 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 CV57 FOD, 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 CV57 FOD registered?

CV57 FOD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is CV57 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 FOD 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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