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CP07 WRV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

123,141 mi
Last recorded123,141 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 WRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 123,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 114,481 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 106,220 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 106,216 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,929 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Of Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 99,929 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Of Front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 94,471 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,706 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,747 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,971 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 May 2016 59,282 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,942 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 50,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,743 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,391 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 WRV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 CP07 WRV, 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 WRV registered?

CP07 WRV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is CP07 WRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP07 WRV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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