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YR07 UAL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

176,912 mi
Last recorded176,912 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 UAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 176,912 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 176,910 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 171,358 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 171,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 165,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 158,300 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 152,575 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 144,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 139,644 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 136,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 136,278 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 132,233 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,190 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,408 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 106,842 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,979 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,392 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,522 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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YR07 UAL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YR07 UAL, 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

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What year was YR07 UAL registered?

YR07 UAL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 2007.

Is YR07 UAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 UAL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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