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YG07 XOD

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,777 mi
Last recorded88,777 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG07 XOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2025 88,777 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint cover on drop arm split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Hub swivel leaking oil

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel 30mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 85,865 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive mixed oils (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 85,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive mixed oils (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,218 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

reverse light lens broken.

Fail 14 Nov 2022 80,218 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

damp round filler on fuel tank

reverse light lens broken.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,870 miles

damage to drives seat belt webbing.

major engine oil leak?

n/s/r shock lower bush worn.

oil leak both front hub seals.

oil leak rear diff area.

parking brake lever pulls high.

reverse light lens broken.

slight notch/free play detected in steering.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 72,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working all rears. (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

damage to drives seat belt webbing.

major engine oil leak?

n/s/r shock lower bush worn.

oil leak both front hub seals.

oil leak rear diff area.

parking brake lever pulls high.

reverse light lens broken.

slight notch/free play detected in steering.

temporary fuel cap fitted.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,351 miles

damage to drivers seat belt webbing.

engine oil leak.

n/s/r lower shock bush worn.

oil leak both front hub seals.

oil leak rear diff.

reverse light lens broken.

slight notch/free play in steering (noticed at the wheel)

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 67,282 miles

reverse light cover broken.

slight oil leak front hub seals.

various engine oil leaks.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 67,282 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

reverse light cover broken.

slight oil leak front hub seals.

steering has a tight spot (advise removal of lower uj for further investigation)

various engine oil leaks.

various metal brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,314 miles

All tyres cracked, perished and near limit

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 52,520 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 52,503 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 May 2012 50,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 50,102 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 46,715 miles

bonnet latch/catch siezing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 43,510 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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YG07 XOD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XOD, 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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YG07 XOD is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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