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CE07 XHU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,163 mi
Last recorded127,163 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 XHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2026 127,163 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 126,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 124,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,150 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 117,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 114,266 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 111,176 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 108,413 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,367 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 93,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,966 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 63,722 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,675 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,596 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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CE07 XHU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE07 XHU, 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 CE07 XHU registered?

CE07 XHU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is CE07 XHU safe to buy?

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