CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK57 KZL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,275 mi
Last recorded131,275 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 KZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 131,275 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,613 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

very corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2024 127,893 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2023 127,363 miles

VERY CORRODED

exhaust corroded

n/s/f hub seal leaking

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,005 miles

All springs corroded

General chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 125,421 miles

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,761 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,184 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,448 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,749 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 78,405 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 78,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 67,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,474 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

metal trim adrift rear offside

poor to close nsf door,lower hinge worn out

Fail 2 Aug 2012 57,472 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

metal trim adrift rear offside

nsr shocker top mounting nut loose

only 1 washer jet working

poor to close nsf door,lower hinge worn out

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,449 miles

Vehicle under side heavily covered in clay/mud

Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front number plate cracked

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight diesel leak from fuel cooler and/or pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,763 miles

nearside drag link ball joint gaitor split

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK57 KZL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 YK57 KZL, 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

How do I check the history of YK57 KZL?

You can check the full history of YK57 KZL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK57 KZL registered?

YK57 KZL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is YK57 KZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK57 KZL shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK57 KZL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK57 KZL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.