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YC07 YHW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,396 mi
Last recorded224,396 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 224,396 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in middle (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 206,181 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play above diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust flange slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2023 195,962 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 183,058 miles

exhaust slightly worn

Fail 10 Oct 2022 183,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust slightly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2021 167,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 157,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 141,270 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,800 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 136,767 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all four (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 131,166 miles

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

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Chassis end, both rears (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 131,166 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt Rear propshaft innsecure (2.4.G.4c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak from transfer box

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Chassis end, both arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 110,652 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 110,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 69,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,894 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 YHW 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 77.8%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

YC07 YHW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is YC07 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 YHW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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