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CY07 FBA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

200,930 mi
Last recorded200,930 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 FBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 200,930 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 196,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 191,194 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 187,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 183,784 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 178,650 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 171,305 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 165,270 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 155,694 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 147,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 133,806 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 133,806 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step (6.1.C.1)

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,844 miles

nearside rear foot rail corroded to excess and holed, weakened and likely to become a problem ?

Fail 27 Mar 2015 116,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

nearside rear foot rail corroded to excess and holed, weakened and likely to become a problem ?

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 92,131 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 92,130 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,231 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 79,231 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear prop lose on h/brake drum

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,690 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 FBA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

CY07 FBA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 2007.

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The MOT history for CY07 FBA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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