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CY56 KFO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,787 mi
Last recorded181,787 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY56 KFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 181,787 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 181,785 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering locking device ineffective drop arm securing nut (2.1.3 (d))

Brake drum insecure transmission park brake drum (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 181,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 181,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear Universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 180,293 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 180,293 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 178,153 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 178,153 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 17,571 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 164,671 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 155,997 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 145,424 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 128,406 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIP CORRODED AT REAR

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

REAR SHOCKER BUSHES WORN TOP AND BOTTOM

STEERING ARM BALL JOINT HAS PLAY

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,386 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,616 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play and slight noise

steering damper bush worn slight play

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,673 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,917 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,253 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,817 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 40,471 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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CY56 KFO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CY56 KFO, 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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CY56 KFO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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