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CU57 AYB

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,097 mi
Last recorded92,097 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 AYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 92,097 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 91,772 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,066 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,602 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 72,602 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

centre prop ujs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,272 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 59,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,738 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 44,738 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,175 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 31,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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CU57 AYB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CU57 AYB, 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 CU57 AYB registered?

CU57 AYB is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is CU57 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 AYB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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