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YP56 WOV

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

139,373 mi
Last recorded139,373 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 WOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 139,373 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 134,965 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 134,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated covered in oil (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive around pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 128,933 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 122,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slighty out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 116,414 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 116,269 miles

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

Power steering component leaking steering box leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 109,800 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 109,731 miles

Brake cable damaged snapped during test (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached steering ideler (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,415 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,415 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,090 miles

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

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

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

steering damper bush lower worn

Fail 25 Feb 2019 950,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering damper bush lower worn

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 6 Mar 2018 88,596 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,552 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 82,552 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 74,643 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 74,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 67,777 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 67,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 62,476 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

o/s and n/s wiper blades begining to split

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,016 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 54,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering damper eye bush worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 47,580 miles

small hole in o/s rear indicator lense

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 38,437 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

seering damper bush slight play

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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YP56 WOV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YP56 WOV, 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 YP56 WOV registered?

YP56 WOV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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