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YG07 RLH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,478 mi
Last recorded128,478 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 RLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 128,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 127,691 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 126,299 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 124,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 124,459 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 122,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front axle both sides hub tractor seals weeping

oil leak engine

oil leak transfer box

Pass 29 Oct 2019 119,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides front hub tractor seals weeping

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear shocker top bushes slightly splitting from casing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 117,306 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,958 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,432 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 111,432 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,394 miles

both front swivel joint seals leaking

front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2014 85,560 miles

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

both front swivel joint seals leaking

front diff oil seal leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,560 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front swivel joint seals leaking

front diff oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,136 miles

coolant level low

oil leak on front axle and offside front axle sphere

Fail 2 Oct 2013 77,066 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

coolant level low

oil leak on front axle and offside front axle sphere

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 63,122 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 51,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man light on

Fail 14 Apr 2010 51,186 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine man light on

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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YG07 RLH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG07 RLH, 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 YG07 RLH registered?

YG07 RLH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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