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YC57 VMH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,323 mi
Last recorded126,323 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 VMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 126,323 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 126,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens damaged white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember holed and heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,258 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both seat belts frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 120,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades split not clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both seat belts frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 116,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 116,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,152 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,152 miles

Central Front Floor not fully secure floor panel loose not structural (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both c bar bushes perished slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 95,145 miles

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))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 89,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 83,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 76,650 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 76,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 64,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,654 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 54,886 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 50,780 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,263 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 32,415 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 32,415 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 VMH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VMH, 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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YC57 VMH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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