MOT Status
ValidMileage
132,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
slight leak from steering box
Near side front tyre slightly deteriorated on side wall
Near side rear tyre on 3mm tread, and side wall deteriorated
Off side rear tyre on 2mm tread, and side wall deteriorated
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Near side front tyre slightly deteriorated on side wall
Near side rear tyre on 3mm tread, and side wall deteriorated
Off side rear tyre on 2mm tread, and side wall deteriorated
Brake pipe to rear flexy showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust corroded and slightly blowing
Front discs and pads warn low
Power steering leak from pump
Slight oil leak on front axle
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pipe to rear flexy showing signs of corrosion
Exhaust corroded and slightly blowing
Front discs and pads warn low
Power steering leak from pump
Rear lower shocker bushes worn
Slight oil leak on front axle
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear axle oil leak
engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
rear axle oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dampness around diesel filter housing
rear axle oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
corosoin on both rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
rear axle pinion oil seal leaking oil
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
rear axle pinion oil seal leaking oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YB56 OBF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YB56 OBF, 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 YB56 OBF registered?
YB56 OBF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2007.
Is YB56 OBF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YB56 OBF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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