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CX07 ELC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,794 mi
Last recorded106,794 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 ELC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 106,794 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting marked in yellow (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front bumper corroded

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 May 2025 98,790 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 93,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 87,411 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 82,870 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 80,787 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 80,787 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,879 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 63,381 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,547 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,759 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,716 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,951 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 14,127 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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CX07 ELC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CX07 ELC, 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 CX07 ELC registered?

CX07 ELC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is CX07 ELC safe to buy?

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