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YC57 PNY

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,372 mi
Last recorded95,372 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 PNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 91,438 miles

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

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end boots slightly deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 88,051 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe between flexible hose and calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play swivel housing bearing has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 84,772 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 May 2020 73,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 73,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 70,005 miles

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

front no plate slightly deteriated

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,189 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 59,682 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,371 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 54,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,729 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 48,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,562 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 43,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2012 30,711 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,209 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,258 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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YC57 PNY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PNY, 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 YC57 PNY registered?

YC57 PNY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is YC57 PNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 PNY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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