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YC57 XFR

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,700 mi
Last recorded155,700 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 XFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 155,700 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 152,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 151,995 miles

Central Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 147,595 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 147,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 143,347 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 126,317 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 121,338 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,508 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 116,503 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,386 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 99,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 96,437 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 79,557 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 57,539 miles

VERY SLIGHT LEAK ON REAR DIFF X TRANSFER BOX

Pass 6 Nov 2012 39,751 miles

Very slight oil leak from transfer box

Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,604 miles

front seat belt's have very slight damage to webbing

n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f mud flap's are loose

rear roll bar link arm's rubber boot's split

vehicle dirty underneath

Pass 3 Oct 2011 21,414 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 18,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet cable will not return properly

nearside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint cover is split

offside rear outer brake pad looks low

rattle from offside of engine on deceleration

rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,468 miles

bonnet cable will not return properly

nearside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint cover is split

offside rear outer brake pad looks low

rattle from offside of engine on deceleration

rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate slightly

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 XFR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC57 XFR, 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 XFR registered?

YC57 XFR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is YC57 XFR safe to buy?

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