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YC07 ESU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,328 mi
Last recorded45,328 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 ESU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,328 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 45,328 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 40,615 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Spare tyre below legal limit

rear engine lifting eye bracket insecure

signs of corrosion to rear door area above cross member not deemed to be in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Feb 2014 40,615 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear engine lifting eye bracket insecure

signs of corrosion to rear door area above cross member not deemed to be in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,894 miles

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

Emits high level of metered smoke while carring out emissions test.

Fog light switch sticking

Slight play in steering

Pass 4 Feb 2012 31,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2011 25,043 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside and nearside rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 18,511 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 18,446 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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 ESU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC07 ESU, 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 YC07 ESU registered?

YC07 ESU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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