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YJ07 BKS

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,785 mi
Last recorded50,785 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 BKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,785 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,601 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 42,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,608 miles

both rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion on inner face

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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YJ07 BKS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YJ07 BKS, 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 YJ07 BKS registered?

YJ07 BKS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 2007.

Is YJ07 BKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ07 BKS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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