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CY07 FBD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 FBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 145,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 134,595 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 134,568 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,884 miles

Nearside Rear body panel support bracket broken

Fail 1 Aug 2024 122,825 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear body panel support bracket broken

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 112,057 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 102,908 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 91,022 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 91,022 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 80,135 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 69,373 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 59,008 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 58,981 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 48,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 38,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,136 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 23,743 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 16,493 miles

slight brake bind on nearside and offside rear

Pass 8 Aug 2012 13,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 8,709 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 FBD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FBD, 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 CY07 FBD registered?

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

Is CY07 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY07 FBD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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