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CY57 EOL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,192 mi
Last recorded58,192 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 EOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 58,192 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 56,004 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 56,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 52,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to side walls slight cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to lower part of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 46,830 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Detachable steering wheel has slight movement at attachtment

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to side walls also has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 45,019 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Detachable steering wheel has slight movement.

General oil leak/weep from front axle diff & ends

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall & tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,961 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 38,368 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 38,368 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,573 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 32,834 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 30,206 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 28,208 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,000 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,577 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 18,383 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 16,044 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 13,494 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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CY57 EOL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 CY57 EOL, 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 CY57 EOL registered?

CY57 EOL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is CY57 EOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY57 EOL 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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