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CP51 BOS

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,376 mi
Last recorded145,376 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP51 BOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 145,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 142,991 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 142,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 139,119 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 139,118 miles

Steering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 137,890 miles

Front nearside and offside axel alignment arms have some wear in axel end

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2022 137,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Axle insecure axel stabilizer arm bush worn on o/s (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Front nearside and offside axel alignment arms have some wear in axel end

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 135,733 miles

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

Steering box leaking fluid slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2020 133,337 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 133,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 131,406 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2019 131,406 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 127,865 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 127,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 124,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,623 miles

Advise cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 15 Aug 2016 120,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Advise cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 1 Sep 2015 115,412 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 115,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 110,438 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 102,328 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,946 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 83,943 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 56,620 miles

front brake disc slightly lipped

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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CP51 BOS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CP51 BOS, 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 CP51 BOS registered?

CP51 BOS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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