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YC07 RBO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,034 mi
Last recorded108,034 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 108,034 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,147 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes worn (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,670 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 102,670 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 100,198 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A FRAME BALL JOINT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 100,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A FRAME BALL JOINT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSSMEMBER CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 97,490 miles

ENG\OIL LEAK

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2021 93,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 91,662 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 87,585 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 81,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,423 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,049 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 71,263 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 68,410 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,144 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,144 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 47,073 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 46,707 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 36,846 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 36,846 miles

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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 RBO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YC07 RBO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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