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CUR 16Y

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,083 mi
Last recorded91,083 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUR 16Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,083 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 87,238 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 82,629 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 82,627 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 77,374 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 77,369 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,457 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 66,457 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,752 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 59,751 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 52,424 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,268 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 46,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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CUR 16Y is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CUR 16Y, 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 CUR 16Y registered?

CUR 16Y is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is CUR 16Y safe to buy?

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