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YH07 UAU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

71,104 mi
Last recorded71,104 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 UAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 71,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bulk head corrosion

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member and 1/4 chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 70,067 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots of corrosion to chassis and rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 70,060 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger, Near front radius arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots of corrosion to chassis and rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 68,929 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,968 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,797 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 62,913 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 58,668 miles

EXP\BOT WET

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2020 58,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RIP AND INSECURE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FACE SCORE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick METAL (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXP\BOT WET

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 53,632 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 53,632 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Tractor joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 49,054 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,221 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 44,049 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 39,076 miles

offside rear tyre worn and cut

propshaft rear uj worn

turbo heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2015 35,136 miles

drivers door bottom hinge well worn

front reg plate deteriorated

front steering damper rubber bush worn

hazard switch cover missing(works ok)

rear discs rusty and slight pitting

rear tyres small cracks and cuts

Fail 20 Apr 2015 35,135 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

drivers door bottom hinge well worn

front reg plate deteriorated

front steering damper rubber bush worn

hazard switch cover missing(works ok)

rear discs rusty and slight pitting

rear tyres small cracks and cuts

Pass 23 Apr 2014 30,089 miles

engine light on

front reg plate deteriorated

no spare wheel

Fail 22 Apr 2014 30,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

front reg plate deteriorated

no spare wheel

Pass 29 Apr 2013 24,910 miles

7 pin socket deteriorated

engine light on

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f tyre slight miss shape inner wall

no spare wheel

o/s/f bottom door hinge worn

slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,910 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

7 pin socket deteriorated

engine light on

front reg plate damaged

n/s/f tyre slight miss shape inner wall

no spare wheel

o/s/f bottom door hinge worn

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Apr 2012 20,274 miles

cover for 7 pin socket missing

engine light on

Fail 4 Apr 2012 20,272 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

cover for 7 pin socket missing

engine light on

lots wear in both rear drive splines

Pass 19 Apr 2011 15,377 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 15,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

handbrake lever long travel

Pass 7 Apr 2010 14,131 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 14,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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YH07 UAU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YH07 UAU, 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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YH07 UAU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2007.

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