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CR07 TEC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

76,038 mi
Last recorded76,038 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR07 TEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 76,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 74,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 72,050 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 71,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 69,299 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,912 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 63,266 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,064 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 60,836 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,381 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,668 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,515 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 27,370 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,512 miles

rear discs starting to rust

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,010 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,722 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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CR07 TEC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 CR07 TEC, 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 CR07 TEC registered?

CR07 TEC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is CR07 TEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR07 TEC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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