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CU07 VTX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,870 mi
Last recorded129,870 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 129,870 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 129,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 128,327 miles

Both front hub seals weeping.

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 128,316 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame control arm ball joint on rear diff. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front hub seals weeping.

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 125,207 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 123,484 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 120,830 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 110,247 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Fail 11 Jan 2018 109,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 12 Jan 2017 97,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 74,084 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,084 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,277 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 65,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 55,082 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,959 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 38,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 31,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front & offside rear tyres have sidewall damage

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 VTX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU07 VTX, 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 CU07 VTX registered?

CU07 VTX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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The MOT history for CU07 VTX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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