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YA07 YUV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,793 mi
Last recorded114,793 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 YUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 114,793 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Full Chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 114,231 miles

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2025 114,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis at nearside rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))

drivers seatbelt webbing slightly damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,797 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 113,797 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 113,615 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 113,578 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 113,578 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,444 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 112,747 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,888 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 109,398 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 109,398 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,958 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 105,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 105,809 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 102,978 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 102,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,140 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 89,099 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower bushes NSR shocker worn.

OSF brake pipe corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,938 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front and rear brake pads worn

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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YA07 YUV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YA07 YUV, 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 YA07 YUV registered?

YA07 YUV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 2007.

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