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YC07 NVM

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,031 mi
Last recorded144,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 NVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 144,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 143,929 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 140,072 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,709 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 130,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 125,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 121,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 117,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 109,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake just met the minimum requirement

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,939 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wiper arm poorly adjusted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 102,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wiper arm poorly adjusted

Pass 18 Jul 2015 95,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,982 miles

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

both front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 82,804 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 82,780 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 55,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 55,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,159 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 NVM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVM, 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 NVM registered?

YC07 NVM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2007.

Is YC07 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 NVM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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