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YC07 DVU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,479 mi
Last recorded111,479 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 DVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 111,479 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 111,479 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 101,697 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,582 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,060 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 72,060 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 64,507 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 58,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,311 miles

Nearside Rear tyre damage on outer wall

Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,441 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,138 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,651 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 43,651 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,624 miles

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

propshaft u/j slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2013 40,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

propshaft u/j slight play

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,972 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,430 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,350 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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YC07 DVU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YC07 DVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC07 DVU registered?

YC07 DVU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is YC07 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 DVU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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