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YB07 KFG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,263 mi
Last recorded130,263 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 KFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 130,263 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front bumper / Cross member corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2024 130,261 miles

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front bumper / Cross member corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2023 125,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both swivels leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 120,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 115,055 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 115,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2020 110,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer has slight deterioration/blow rear exhaust flange corroded

reverse light inop

Fail 4 May 2020 110,351 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessive corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner appear worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front. front to rear and both rears. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer has slight deterioration/blow rear exhaust flange corroded

reverse light inop

Pass 24 May 2019 106,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 106,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 101,976 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 96,889 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from swivel joint

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play adjustable side, on rear drag bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight leak from swivel joint

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

engine covers fitted

Fail 30 May 2017 96,885 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when side light are on (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front slight leak from swivel joint

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play adjustable side, on rear drag bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight leak from swivel joint

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

engine covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 92,547 miles

both rear tyre treads worn/cracking

front inner pads appear worn

nail in osr tyre

oil leak on rear diff

slight leak on both front hub rear seals

slight play in nsr shocker upper bush

suspected play in rear diff-will require further investigation

Fail 31 May 2016 92,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyre treads worn/cracking

front inner pads appear worn

nail in osr tyre

oil leak on rear diff

slight leak on both front hub rear seals

slight play in nsr shocker upper bush

suspected play in rear diff-will require further investigation

Fail 1 Jun 2015 87,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 87,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 May 2014 80,216 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,990 miles

o/o and n/s/f swivel joints have slight leaks

rear track rod has slight play in o/s and n/s track rod ends

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,847 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 39,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YB07 KFG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB07 KFG, 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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YB07 KFG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2007.

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