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YR07 UBZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

15,785 mi
Last recorded15,785 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 UBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 15,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 15,016 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 14,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 13,983 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 13,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 12,945 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 12,328 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 11,287 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 11,287 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 10,542 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,109 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 9,112 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 8,589 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 8,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 7,583 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 7,207 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 6,072 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 4,504 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 UBZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

YR07 UBZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is YR07 UBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR07 UBZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR07 UBZ have outstanding finance?

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