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CV07 USH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,313 mi
Last recorded163,313 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 USH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 163,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 163,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 156,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 147,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 147,072 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 138,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 138,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 129,789 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 124,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front hub leaking

Fail 12 Jun 2019 124,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

o/s front hub leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2018 103,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 103,362 miles

Shock absorbers insecurely attached n/s rear shocker bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers insecurely attached o/s rear shocker bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 88,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre on 2mm

Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre on 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,938 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Jun 2012 58,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,788 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 41,333 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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CV07 USH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CV07 USH, 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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CV07 USH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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