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CP57 FRV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,979 mi
Last recorded125,979 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 FRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 103,323 miles

Rear Slight mist of oil - diff

slight mist of oil - gearbox area

Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,104 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 100,131 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2021 100,131 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 97,064 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 96,819 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 94,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 90,569 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,040 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 80,930 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 71,460 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 71,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,654 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,430 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 35,430 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 FRV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CP57 FRV, 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 CP57 FRV registered?

CP57 FRV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is CP57 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 FRV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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