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CP07 OYF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,903 mi
Last recorded30,903 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 OYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 30,903 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 30,900 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 30,833 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 30,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,969 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 29,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO CALIPERS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 29,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,556 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,153 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 19,709 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 19,586 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 14,445 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 14,445 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 9,192 miles

Engine management light on

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

N/S/R metal brake pipe surface corroison

O/S/f track rod end slight play

Reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Jul 2015 9,192 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/R metal brake pipe surface corroison

O/S/f track rod end slight play

Reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Jul 2014 3,303 miles

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jul 2014 3,303 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 34,421 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 28,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,528 miles

o/s/mirror cracked

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 OYF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OYF, 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 CP07 OYF registered?

CP07 OYF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is CP07 OYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP07 OYF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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