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YC07 NVJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

146,958 mi
Last recorded146,958 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 NVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 146,958 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 144,943 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 144,943 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 142,603 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 135,653 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,501 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 109,860 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 100,295 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 89,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,236 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,719 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 73,719 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 65,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,244 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,991 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 35,744 miles

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

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

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 NVJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

YC07 NVJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is YC07 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 NVJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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