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YK57 KZS

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

233,524 mi
Last recorded233,524 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 KZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 233,524 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 233,524 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 232,889 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 228,559 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 225,501 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 222,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 221,047 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 210,251 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2017 195,948 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 187,988 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 174,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 5 Nov 2013 149,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 134,424 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 118,095 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 92,539 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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YK57 KZS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YK57 KZS, 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 YK57 KZS registered?

YK57 KZS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YK57 KZS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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