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YK57 LJU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,026 mi
Last recorded73,026 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 LJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,026 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 71,246 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 70,540 miles

Front swivel pins leaking slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2024 70,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

front axle swivel seals leaking but not excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2023 69,461 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,754 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chassis slightly corroded in places

Pass 7 Jan 2021 67,563 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on top of chassis marked with arrow (1.1.11 (c))

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

no reverse light

Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,854 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 65,854 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,631 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 63,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,955 miles

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

eml on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 59,945 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,509 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,577 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 29,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,664 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,860 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 LJU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,496cc 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 LJU, 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 YK57 LJU registered?

YK57 LJU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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