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YC07 RBF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,683 mi
Last recorded73,683 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 73,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,404 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 68,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,617 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 64,778 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 64,774 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 63,205 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 60,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 58,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 54,426 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 51,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 48,229 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 44,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,327 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,798 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 38,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching not secure (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 31,879 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 24,281 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 RBF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

YC07 RBF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 April 2007.

Is YC07 RBF safe to buy?

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