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YN57 UDV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,613 mi
Last recorded38,613 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 UDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 38,613 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion setting into exhaust

Covers obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 38,259 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Various (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded Various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion setting into exhaust

Covers fitted obscuring some components

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2023 37,420 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion setting into exhaust system

Engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 37,183 miles

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

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion setting into exhaust system

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,997 miles

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

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

corrosion setting into exhaust system

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2022 36,997 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter alloy housing corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated fluid (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion setting into exhaust system

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Mar 2021 36,482 miles

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

Front wheel bearing play

corrosion setting into exhaust

corrosion to outer sill supports

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,301 miles

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust mounts corrosion setting in

outer sill supports corrosion setting in

Pass 19 Dec 2018 35,936 miles

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Dec 2018 35,936 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all brake calipers very corroded and in poor condition

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2017 34,913 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Dec 2016 34,315 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2015 33,518 miles

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,172 miles

front brake discs corroded & worn

front brake pads worn

rear shocker bush,s worn

Pass 24 Dec 2013 32,633 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,579 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,870 miles

corrosion setting into front brake discs

Fail 19 Dec 2011 28,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2010 27,240 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Dec 2010 27,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YN57 UDV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 YN57 UDV, 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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YN57 UDV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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