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YK57 ZRP

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

51,158 mi
Last recorded51,158 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 ZRP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 51,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 49,013 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 47,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 44,979 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 41,892 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 39,188 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,656 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 33,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 30,935 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 30,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 28,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 26,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,979 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 16,883 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 12,963 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 ZRP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZRP, 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 ZRP?

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What year was YK57 ZRP registered?

YK57 ZRP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is YK57 ZRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK57 ZRP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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