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YH57 RUU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,164 mi
Last recorded179,164 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 179,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 179,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 170,685 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember starting to corrode

Pass 23 Mar 2024 155,827 miles

Rear cross member starting to corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2023 148,726 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded.JUST O.K. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,833 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 131,912 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 118,130 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 118,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,203 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 93,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 83,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering box has slight leak.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 83,619 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering box has slight leak.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,646 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in both N/S wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 74,645 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Slight play in both N/S wheel bearings

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 45,594 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,594 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 23,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 5,754 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 5,218 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 RUU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YH57 RUU, 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 YH57 RUU registered?

YH57 RUU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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