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CP56 NVR

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,847 mi
Last recorded49,847 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 NVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 49,847 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 49,650 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 46,569 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 46,404 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components Fouling fuel tank (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 42,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 40,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,946 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 38,491 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 36,875 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 33,079 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 31,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,714 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,265 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,551 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 25,423 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,636 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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CP56 NVR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CP56 NVR, 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 CP56 NVR registered?

CP56 NVR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is CP56 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 NVR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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