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AO57 YDD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,740 mi
Last recorded129,740 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 129,740 miles

n/s step coroded

Fail 23 Dec 2024 129,729 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s step coroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 128,280 miles

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

both sides steering front ball pivot seals starting to leak

cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Jan 2023 128,237 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 3mm and cracked ()

Nearside Rear cuts in tread and cracked 3mm

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 123,639 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 123,629 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play bottom above box (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 118,362 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,848 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,902 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,990 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 99,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,308 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,700 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 80,356 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,747 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 65,779 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,376 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 41,522 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Fail 12 Aug 2010 30,854 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,854 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 YDD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO57 YDD, 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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AO57 YDD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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