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CXZ 699

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,024 mi
Last recorded78,024 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 699
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 78,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 77,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 77,227 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 77,182 miles

Front Direction indicator not working o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working o/s and n/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 76,952 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 76,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 76,678 miles

oil leak

os seat belt is damaged due to being shut in the door lock

osr indicator it turning white!

osr tyre is wearing oddly

rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2020 74,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,580 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 68,424 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 63,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,518 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,807 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 43,190 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,273 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,761 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,808 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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CXZ 699 is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 CXZ 699, 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 CXZ 699 registered?

CXZ 699 is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is CXZ 699 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXZ 699 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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