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YC07 ZHT

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

80,798 mi
Last recorded80,798 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 ZHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 80,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,274 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 77,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 77,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 76,290 miles

Offside Front front hub seal leaking slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 75,348 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 75,345 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear exhaust rubber loose

Pass 8 Dec 2020 73,425 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,650 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 62,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear brake disc pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 53,997 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rears (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 53,997 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rears (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 45,690 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

both front/rear axle dif seals leaking of oil

front of side hub assy seal leaking of oil

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake warning light flashing on

front of/side tractor joint leaking of oil

Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,643 miles

o/s front tractor joint leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 19,651 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 17,575 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 11,578 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

O/S/R lamp guard slightly insecure.

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,578 miles

O/S/R lamp guard slightly insecure.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 6,605 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 ZHT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

YC07 ZHT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is YC07 ZHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 ZHT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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