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CU57 AYC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,837 mi
Last recorded94,837 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 AYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,837 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 94,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 93,311 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 93,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 92,950 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 91,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,557 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 87,682 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 82,598 miles

Nearside Front hub cap noise/rattle

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 75,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,016 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 66,009 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

gear box leaking

rear diff leaking oil

tyre tread depth on both front tyres

Fail 23 Oct 2013 57,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

gear box leaking

rear diff leaking oil

tyre tread depth on both front tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front and rear diffs leaking

g/box oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2012 50,328 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

front and rear diffs leaking

g/box oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,651 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,610 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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CU57 AYC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU57 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

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

Is CU57 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 AYC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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