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CV57 WOY

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,305 mi
Last recorded184,305 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 WOY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 184,305 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 173,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 166,976 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 157,541 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 157,541 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 148,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 138,394 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 125,187 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,773 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 100,550 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,726 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,154 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 60,145 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,903 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 31,811 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 WOY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WOY, 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 WOY registered?

CV57 WOY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is CV57 WOY safe to buy?

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