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YP04 LEX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

96,707 mi
Last recorded96,707 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 LEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 96,707 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 87,831 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,487 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 85,972 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 81,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 81,937 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 78,215 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 71,573 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 64,376 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 59,226 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 51,700 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 44,252 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 38,068 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 31,288 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 24,323 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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YP04 LEX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 YP04 LEX, 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 YP04 LEX?

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What year was YP04 LEX registered?

YP04 LEX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2007.

Is YP04 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP04 LEX 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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