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CP57 FRR

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 FRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 119,226 miles

Offside Front Lower swivel joint had slight play

Pass 16 Aug 2024 113,047 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 112,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 111,735 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 111,735 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 110,644 miles

Nearside Front steering joint leaking

Offside Front steering joint leaking

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,276 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,345 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 109,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 103,680 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 87,102 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 79,627 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,291 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 63,054 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 61,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 40,113 miles

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

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

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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CP57 FRR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc 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 CP57 FRR, 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

How do I check the history of CP57 FRR?

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What year was CP57 FRR registered?

CP57 FRR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is CP57 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 FRR 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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