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YH07 UBW

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,993 mi
Last recorded121,993 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 121,993 miles

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

Slight leak from both front tractor joint seals

Steering box has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,955 miles

Slight leak around front tractor joints

Slight play in steering

front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,955 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Slight leak around front tractor joints

Slight play in steering

front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 2 Apr 2019 113,047 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 113,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 106,966 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 106,966 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering damper has slight movement in top and bottom bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,902 miles

Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 94,147 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 94,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,180 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 59,823 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,173 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,047 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 UBW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

YH07 UBW is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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