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CY07 FAJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

119,190 mi
Last recorded119,190 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 FAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,190 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 116,643 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 110,212 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 110,206 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 107,059 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 107,058 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 102,759 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 102,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,105 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

all four tyres perished

Fail 7 Jun 2017 96,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2016 88,954 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 81,894 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 74,451 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 65,688 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 58,394 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 47,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,579 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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CY07 FAJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CY07 FAJ, 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 CY07 FAJ registered?

CY07 FAJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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