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YH07 UBP

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,848 mi
Last recorded123,848 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 UBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 123,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 120,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 120,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 115,138 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 110,960 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,786 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 94,341 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 93,553 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,374 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,837 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 89,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,040 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 87,968 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,428 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 81,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 81,465 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,405 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 65,908 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 51,859 miles

rear reflector missing

wiper not parking (will manuilly)

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 UBP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH07 UBP registered?

YH07 UBP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 2007.

Is YH07 UBP safe to buy?

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