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CP56 OUA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

63,943 mi
Last recorded63,943 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 63,943 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper center axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 63,128 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 63,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 62,304 miles

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

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2024 62,304 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2022 61,562 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 61,562 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,275 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,275 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,039 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 58,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2019 54,996 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 54,996 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets missing (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 50,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,158 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 37,959 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 37,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,060 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 36,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 34,329 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 33,567 miles

recently undersealed

Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

steering damper bush worn slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2013 33,340 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

steering damper bush worn slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2012 256,440 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 211,216 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 13,810 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 OUA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CP56 OUA, 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 OUA registered?

CP56 OUA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is CP56 OUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP56 OUA shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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