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AV56 YDJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,022 mi
Last recorded81,022 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 YDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,022 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,636 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres on 4mm

fuel filter and housing slightly corroded

slight play on both rear half shafts

slight play on offside front lower door hinge and nearside rear lower door hinge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,783 miles

front discs pads half worn

high level brake light not working

slight engine oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2011 65,779 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

front discs pads half worn

high level brake light not working

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,456 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 55,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 45,410 miles

Steering drag link boot split.

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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AV56 YDJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV56 YDJ, 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 AV56 YDJ registered?

AV56 YDJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is AV56 YDJ safe to buy?

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