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CV57 FOP

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,582 mi
Last recorded98,582 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 98,582 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 87,989 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,058 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,333 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 75,333 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 72,962 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 72,962 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 70,300 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 70,300 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 66,851 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 66,851 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,618 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 62,618 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,030 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush shock lower bushes o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 55,510 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 55,510 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint front propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,783 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,783 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 46,079 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,079 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 42,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,092 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 37,092 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,181 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,181 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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CV57 FOP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 CV57 FOP, 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 CV57 FOP registered?

CV57 FOP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is CV57 FOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 FOP shows 27 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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