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YKZ 2422

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,330 mi
Last recorded106,330 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 2422
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,330 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive including tow bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 102,662 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 102,652 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 6 Jun 2024 99,403 miles

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle, suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer

Fail 12 Mar 2024 99,360 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear chassis section either side of towbar holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn/perished

Offside Rear tyre worn/perished

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2023 97,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn/perished

Offside Rear tyre worn/perished

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 95,040 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 95,040 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 90,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,657 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 80,939 miles

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

front seat belts slight chafing

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,758 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 78,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 75,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 70,545 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2014 63,684 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,411 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,472 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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YKZ 2422 is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKZ 2422, 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 YKZ 2422 registered?

YKZ 2422 is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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