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CV57 KRK

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,351 mi
Last recorded114,351 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 KRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,351 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 110,344 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 110,342 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,498 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 97,279 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 90,121 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 85,647 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 77,758 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 76,085 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,672 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 67,609 miles

offside side step corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 62,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 54,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,407 miles

rear shock absorber bushes worn slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2014 52,393 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake pads appear very low

rear shock absorber bushes worn slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,578 miles

center exhaust flange heavily corroded and support bracket

front tyres getting close to min limit

rear shock absorber bushes slight wear

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,018 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,018 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 31,136 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,093 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 KRK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KRK, 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 KRK registered?

CV57 KRK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is CV57 KRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV57 KRK shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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