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CX57 WSF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,840 mi
Last recorded162,840 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 WSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 162,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s & o/s side steps rear stay broken

Fail 26 Mar 2026 162,838 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s & o/s side steps rear stay broken

Pass 18 Feb 2025 160,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 155,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 155,079 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlights not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 149,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod, both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 136,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 135,919 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive x 2 front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

x 4 tryes has slight cracks/cuts on tread but not showing any cord

Pass 15 Jan 2019 134,851 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 132,313 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 132,313 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 132,313 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 124,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 124,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,427 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 116,427 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn thin

both rear bottom shock bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 103,502 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,143 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 42,047 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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CX57 WSF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CX57 WSF, 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 CX57 WSF registered?

CX57 WSF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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