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YK07 WZY

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,330 mi
Last recorded63,330 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 WZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 63,330 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 62,272 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 59,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 56,711 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 53,795 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 51,815 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 50,763 miles

All underside general light corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre perished in outer side wall

Fail 26 Feb 2018 50,763 miles

All underside general light corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre perished in outer side wall

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,119 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

all general chassis corrosion

wiper blades deteriorated but clear screen

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

all general chassis corrosion

wiper blades deteriorated but clear screen

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,876 miles

Exhaust Box Corroded

Light Chassis corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 28,133 miles

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

Fuel filter housing corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 28,131 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel filter housing corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

mudflap fouling exhaust

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,489 miles

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

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

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 WZY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK07 WZY, 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 YK07 WZY registered?

YK07 WZY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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The MOT history for YK07 WZY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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