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C29 MUD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,289 mi
Last recorded134,289 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 134,289 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil leak both diffs

Pass 1 May 2025 123,169 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel has slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 114,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 114,975 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,564 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 101,355 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,410 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight leak n/s and o/s front swivel joints

Pass 11 Feb 2019 90,352 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,722 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 78,772 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,206 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 78,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,300 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,291 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,780 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 53,125 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 44,007 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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C29 MUD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C29 MUD, 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 C29 MUD registered?

C29 MUD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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