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YJ57 XLU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,327 mi
Last recorded144,327 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ57 XLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 144,327 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmemember no tow ball fited. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust in poor condition (flanges)

Fail 23 Feb 2026 144,326 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

exhaust in poor condition (flanges)

Pass 3 Feb 2025 137,759 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 129,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 122,041 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 116,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,184 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 99,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,101 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,836 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 84,836 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 77,182 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,339 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,152 miles

rear step insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 39,916 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 20,687 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,687 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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YJ57 XLU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ57 XLU, 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 YJ57 XLU registered?

YJ57 XLU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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