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CX07 YTE

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,649 mi
Last recorded70,649 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 YTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 70,649 miles

General corossion to vehicle underside.

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 69,886 miles

General corossion to vehicle underside.

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 68,611 miles

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

Reverse lights inop

Fail 29 Aug 2023 68,611 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Reverse lights inop

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,896 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe broken

Fail 6 Sep 2022 66,896 miles

Fuel tank breather pipe broken

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 65,863 miles

Both front axle bearing joints have slight leak.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 65,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Both front axle bearing joints have slight leak.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 63,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 58,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,638 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking,Not Excessive enough too effect brakes and steering at time of test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated on outer side wall

Offside Front swivel joint leaking,Not Excessive enough too effect brakes and steering at time of test

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 56,638 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking,Not Excessive enough too effect brakes and steering at time of test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated on outer side wall

Offside Front swivel joint leaking,Not Excessive enough too effect brakes and steering at time of test

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,972 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 52,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,027 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 47,742 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,259 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 20,257 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 YTE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YTE, 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 CX07 YTE registered?

CX07 YTE is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2007.

Is CX07 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX07 YTE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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