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YB56 VUS

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 74,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 74,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 71,949 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 71,949 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 69,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 66,790 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 62,966 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 59,920 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 59,920 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 56,918 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 52,841 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 48,151 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 48,151 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 43,171 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 43,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 38,651 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 38,651 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 31,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 31,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 27,639 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 23,076 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,921 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,183 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 VUS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VUS, 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 VUS registered?

YB56 VUS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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The MOT history for YB56 VUS shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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