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CX07 MCC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,875 mi
Last recorded116,875 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 MCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 116,875 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 108,795 miles

Both head lights securing screws insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 104,641 miles

O/S rear bump stop not fitted

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 104,637 miles

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

O/S rear bump stop not fitted

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 101,702 miles

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 101,696 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Top u/j excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 98,801 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 98,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 86,921 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 86,798 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 82,071 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 78,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,421 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,469 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 57,222 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,166 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,250 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 26,731 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 26,731 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 MCC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX07 MCC, 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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CX07 MCC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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