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YG57 KMX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,356 mi
Last recorded67,356 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 KMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 66,590 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Along crossmember (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 66,590 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Along crossmember (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker on windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 65,837 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 65,836 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Cracked (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bull bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 65,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front bull bar corroded and holed

Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 64,083 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper and bull bar corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both inner chassis rails (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,121 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,137 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 62,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested Caliper pipe burst/leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drag link 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 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))

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

Offside 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 Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Caliper pipe burst/leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 60,919 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,928 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle/front (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 52,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 47,130 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2011 39,893 miles

front discs worn

Fail 29 Aug 2011 39,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

front discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,896 miles

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

both rear disc inner face's corroded and pitted

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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YG57 KMX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YG57 KMX, 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 YG57 KMX registered?

YG57 KMX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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