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CP07 MME

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,358 mi
Last recorded159,358 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 MME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 159,358 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 151,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 151,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced half (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 139,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,945 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 130,945 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 122,312 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 122,312 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 120,489 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 112,934 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,263 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside step corroded

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

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

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

slit pin missing o/s/f track rod end lock tight used

Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear upper shock bushes worn

both side steps badly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 90,759 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 90,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 83,243 miles

Front Diff leak

Front Steering damper has play in bush

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,921 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 76,748 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,512 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 67,512 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 58,633 miles

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

offside headlamp surround corroded

steering damper bush play

Fail 8 Jul 2013 58,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside headlamp surround corroded

steering damper bush play

Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,388 miles

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

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside mirror cracked but not reducing view

Pass 22 Jun 2010 33,203 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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CP07 MME is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP07 MME, 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 CP07 MME registered?

CP07 MME is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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