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YK57 UFV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,251 mi
Last recorded94,251 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 UFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axel swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axel swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 91,489 miles

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 5 Aug 2023 90,394 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 87,719 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s mirror taped up

Pass 16 Aug 2021 84,249 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 77,023 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 77,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,156 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 69,360 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 65,254 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,073 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,239 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2011 40,249 miles

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,505 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 UFV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV registered?

YK57 UFV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YK57 UFV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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