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CP07 RYO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,132 mi
Last recorded81,132 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 RYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 81,132 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie/stabiliser bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

nearside drag link end rubber slightly deteriorating

rear axle ball joint has slight play and rubber slightly deteriorating

slight play in steering column uj

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 7 May 2024 78,823 miles

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

Nearside track rod end rubber slightly deteriorating

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear axle stabiliser arm rubber slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering column and uj

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 7 May 2024 78,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside track rod end rubber slightly deteriorating

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear axle stabiliser arm rubber slightly deteriorated

slight play in steering column and uj

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 5 Jun 2023 76,468 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 76,430 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

chassis rusty in places

Pass 24 May 2022 73,797 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle rusty in places

Fail 23 May 2022 73,797 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

vehicle rusty in places

Pass 19 May 2021 71,059 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 71,059 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 68,795 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2019 66,760 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2019 66,760 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 May 2018 64,636 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 11 May 2017 62,451 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

Pass 26 May 2016 59,251 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

rear prop UJ has slight play

Pass 19 May 2015 55,398 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 May 2014 52,214 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 52,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,856 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 39,308 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,367 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO registered?

CP07 RYO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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