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YD07 FXV

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,323 mi
Last recorded77,323 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 FXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 77,323 miles

Front hub swivels slightly damp

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear chassis rails showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2024 76,924 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides chassis end bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 76,924 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member holed and corroded but not in prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas box damp (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides chassis end bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member signs off corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 74,362 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,219 miles

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

Front hub swivels slightly damp

Nearside Rear sidelight slightly dim

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear pannel corroded slightly

steering box damp

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2022 72,214 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Front hub swivels slightly damp

Nearside Rear sidelight slightly dim

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

rear pannel corroded slightly

steering box damp

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 71,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,755 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hub swivels slightly damp both sides

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in steering box

various oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2020 68,755 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hub swivels slightly damp both sides

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in steering box

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,642 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,080 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn gearbox end ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 65,056 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box uj (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn gearbox end ()

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,938 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,409 miles

Radius arm locating pin insecure bolt through front bush (2.4.G.3a)

hand brake is slightly high

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,395 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 53,395 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,841 miles

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

steering damper shock rubber bush worn where bolts to drag link arm

Pass 11 Oct 2013 41,529 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 41,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,394 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 32,172 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,172 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,496 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 26,495 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 21,794 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 21,789 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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YD07 FXV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc 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 YD07 FXV, 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 YD07 FXV registered?

YD07 FXV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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