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AY07 YDV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,219 mi
Last recorded92,219 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 YDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 92,219 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 92,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

N/S/F wheel arch trim loose.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 May 2013 83,333 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Handbrake light not going out.

Pass 31 May 2012 71,748 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 71,748 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 57,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,675 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AY07 YDV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AY07 YDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY07 YDV registered?

AY07 YDV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is AY07 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY07 YDV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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