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YR57 FZS

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,397 mi
Last recorded82,397 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 FZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 82,397 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,427 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 75,932 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 71,945 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,772 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 36,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 36,905 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,933 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,482 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 28,213 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODED AND PADS GETTING LOW

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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YR57 FZS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR57 FZS, 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 YR57 FZS?

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What year was YR57 FZS registered?

YR57 FZS is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is YR57 FZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 FZS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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