MOT Status
ValidMileage
179,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering swivels leaking grease
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering swivels leaking grease
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering swivels leaking grease
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering swivels leaking grease
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE\POOR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front DIP\AIM\HIGH
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
RIHGT TURN INDY SWITCH FAULT
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber off (7.1.1)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint 1st JOINT (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGED POOR (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGED ## POOR ## (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking FILTER WET (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking STR\BOX SWIVEL\KNUCKLE SEAL WET (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT ON CHASIS (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER WET (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGED POOR (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGED ## POOR ## (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC57 PNJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YC57 PNJ, 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 YC57 PNJ registered?
YC57 PNJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.
Is YC57 PNJ safe to buy?
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