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YK07 DTA

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,917 mi
Last recorded125,917 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 DTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,917 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 125,746 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 125,212 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrules corroded on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 112,343 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 112,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 102,278 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

front discs and pads poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2018 102,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all (2.7.4)

front discs and pads poor condition

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 82,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shocker bush slight play

Fail 19 Apr 2016 82,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower shocker bush slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2015
Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,051 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,051 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all plastic wheel arches getting rough

Pass 13 Apr 2012 41,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all plastic wheel arches cracked and in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,907 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all wheel arch edges damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,623 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 23,819 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front wheel arches cracked

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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YK07 DTA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK07 DTA, 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 YK07 DTA registered?

YK07 DTA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is YK07 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK07 DTA shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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