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YB07 SHV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,023 mi
Last recorded118,023 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 SHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 118,023 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 118,023 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 106,910 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 106,910 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,106 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,106 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jul 2012 82,813 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,813 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,119 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2011 64,119 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,561 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 47,561 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear 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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YB07 SHV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SHV, 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 YB07 SHV registered?

YB07 SHV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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