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YC07 YVL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,220 mi
Last recorded157,220 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 YVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 157,220 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 154,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 149,468 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 144,682 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 139,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 133,121 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 31 May 2016 133,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,963 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2014 108,550 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 92,626 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 92,626 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 May 2012 77,162 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 May 2012 77,162 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 61,427 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 61,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 45,069 miles

Offside front swivel oil seal leaking

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 YVL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YVL, 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 YVL registered?

YC07 YVL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is YC07 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 YVL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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