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YB56 OBL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,344 mi
Last recorded65,344 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 OBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 65,344 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 65,344 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 58,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 58,644 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 51,231 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 43,276 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 36,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 corner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 corner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 36,605 miles

Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel manifold (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 corner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 3 corner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 31,305 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 30,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 27,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 24,574 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,994 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,483 miles

brake pipes greased before test

Pass 7 Feb 2014 17,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 14,055 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 10,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 7,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2010 5,204 miles

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 OBL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

YB56 OBL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2007.

Is YB56 OBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB56 OBL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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