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CP56 NVT

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,251 mi
Last recorded29,251 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 NVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,251 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 28,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 28,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 28,179 miles

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

Surface corrosion to chassis

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 28,166 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 28,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,043 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Mar 2018 28,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jan 2017 25,792 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 25,792 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,183 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 241,836 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,655 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 19,798 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 19,765 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 17,911 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 15,391 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,327 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 8,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 8,893 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 NVT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP56 NVT, 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 CP56 NVT registered?

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

Is CP56 NVT safe to buy?

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