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YC07 ZHA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

108,725 mi
Last recorded108,725 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 ZHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,725 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 108,724 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 108,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face ,axle suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face,axle suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm,mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,670 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 104,229 miles

Front diff oil leak

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

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2023 103,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front diff oil leak

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

Rear diff oil leak

Rear rear axel brake pipe fouling on rear diff mounting

Pass 25 Nov 2022 95,280 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 95,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 94,928 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front differential leaking

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear differential leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,007 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,477 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 82,476 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both Rear shock absorber lower bushes deteriorated

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 74,091 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 74,088 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 67,085 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 67,077 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective Cannot open fuel cap to test (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,066 miles

Oil leak ()

rear diff seal weaping

Fail 18 Apr 2017 61,064 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

os number plate lamp light n/w

rear diff seal weaping

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,959 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 50,959 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,240 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 43,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,523 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,156 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 41,155 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 40,294 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,991 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 33,506 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 32,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,752 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 ZHA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 ZHA, 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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YC07 ZHA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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