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CU07 HUZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,881 mi
Last recorded134,881 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 HUZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 134,881 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 128,101 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 128,089 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2022 120,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,047 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 105,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 104,208 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2019 104,203 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,768 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 94,185 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,560 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 81,187 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 69,304 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 37,364 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,454 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 44,447 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 37,574 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 30,162 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 30,160 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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CU07 HUZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc 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 CU07 HUZ, 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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CU07 HUZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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