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AO57 YCW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,504 mi
Last recorded69,504 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,504 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,726 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 62,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,964 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,137 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 38,336 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 26,924 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 YCW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

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

Is AO57 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO57 YCW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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