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CU57 WEP

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,570 mi
Last recorded89,570 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 WEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 89,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,221 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,231 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 78,734 miles

Chassis corroded

Offside Front Wheel corroded

Offside Rear Wheel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 78,322 miles

Offside wheels corroded around centre

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (engine bay) (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 77,600 miles

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

fault with wiper swicth

Fail 22 Feb 2019 77,586 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction fault with wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

fault with wiper swicth

Pass 30 Jan 2018 75,069 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 75,024 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,115 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 58,115 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 50,839 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,839 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,864 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,568 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 35,568 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,509 miles

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,069 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 22,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper rubbers beginning to split

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 WEP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WEP, 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 WEP registered?

CU57 WEP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is CU57 WEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU57 WEP shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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