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CF02 UMS

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,678 mi
Last recorded87,678 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 UMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 87,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 82,348 miles

All Road wheels corroded around tyre valves

Pass 30 Apr 2024 77,734 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 73,489 miles

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

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

Service brake only reaches minimum required

Pass 5 May 2022 69,000 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 64,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 63,968 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 63,156 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,074 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,241 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,519 miles

Near side front tyre has incorrect valve fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 57,519 miles

Rear registration plate obscured Ladder (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Near side front tyre has incorrect valve fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2014 55,044 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

advise front prop shaft universal joint worn

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

advise rear prop shaft universal joint worn

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,099 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 53,753 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 53,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,331 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,998 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,349 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 51,004 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 51,004 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 49,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 45,825 miles

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

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

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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CF02 UMS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CF02 UMS, 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 CF02 UMS registered?

CF02 UMS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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