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YB56 OBF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,841 mi
Last recorded132,841 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 OBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 132,841 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 128,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 123,211 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 123,211 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 118,604 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 118,604 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 113,722 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 110,571 miles

slight leak from steering box

Pass 31 Jan 2020 107,045 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 107,045 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 100,909 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 100,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 95,335 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 90,072 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 84,125 miles

Rear axle oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,502 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 62,683 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 52,580 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 43,453 miles

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 32,641 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 32,641 miles

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.

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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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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YB56 OBF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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