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YH07 UBC

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,149 mi
Last recorded87,149 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 UBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 87,149 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 87,139 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 86,755 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 85,968 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 83,919 miles

underbody stating to corrode. front diff leaking oil

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,607 miles

underbody starting to corrode.

Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,175 miles

front steering joints have a slight weep

Pass 14 Apr 2020 73,764 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,125 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,172 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,035 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,938 miles

driver seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 13 Apr 2015 50,990 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,913 miles

plazy in rear bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 39,658 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 33,905 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,205 miles

brake pipes corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,434 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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YH07 UBC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YH07 UBC, 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 YH07 UBC registered?

YH07 UBC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 2007.

Is YH07 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH07 UBC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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