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AO57 YCR

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,673 mi
Last recorded56,673 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 56,673 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil level on minimum when checked

Fail 12 Mar 2026 56,673 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,944 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 54,010 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 52,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,039 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,294 miles

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

Slight oil leak from nearside front swivel ball

coolant lever low

slight coolant leak from water pump

Pass 5 Jun 2019 50,705 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 50,193 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,641 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 46,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,763 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,979 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,605 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,544 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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AO57 YCR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AO57 YCR, 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 AO57 YCR registered?

AO57 YCR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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