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YS57 CFP

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,839 mi
Last recorded87,839 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 CFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,839 miles

Both dip beam patterns are poor

Both headlamps slight play in mounts

Fail 25 Nov 2025 87,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both headlamps slight play in mounts

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

Front brakes have slight imbalance

Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 81,833 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 77,643 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 74,396 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,177 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,959 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 65,546 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,225 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 57,673 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,457 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,438 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 36,724 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 36,722 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 29,868 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,016 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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YS57 CFP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 YS57 CFP, 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 YS57 CFP registered?

YS57 CFP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2007.

Is YS57 CFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 CFP 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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