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30 YT

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,841 mi
Last recorded121,841 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration30 YT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 121,754 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 121,597 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 121,416 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 121,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Bush Bolt insecure. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 121,079 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,923 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 118,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs module (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from abs module (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 116,250 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 116,250 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 113,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 110,734 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,938 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 94,938 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 76,749 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 52,989 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 32,786 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 16,279 miles

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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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30 YT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 30 YT, 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 30 YT registered?

30 YT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is 30 YT safe to buy?

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