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YH57 RUC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,796 mi
Last recorded150,796 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 RUC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 150,796 miles

Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat belt mounts corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 150,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat belt mounts corroded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 145,747 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,592 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 130,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 128,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 127,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective SNAP HANGER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front ENG\MOUNT WET # OIL #

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component IDLER ARM WET (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 126,483 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2018 120,302 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2017 109,992 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 100,861 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face poor (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 100,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face poor (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,311 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,940 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 85,939 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 76,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,607 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (very back row) unable to test seat belt(s)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,467 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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YH57 RUC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YH57 RUC, 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 YH57 RUC registered?

YH57 RUC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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