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YR57 UGM

2007 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,997 mi
Last recorded153,997 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 UGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 153,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Various underbody components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 145,049 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2024 135,614 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 127,609 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 127,605 miles

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 127,590 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 127,590 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 124,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 115,964 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,072 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 98,951 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,717 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 82,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight bulges on all 4 tyres. Wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,108 miles

Slight bulges on all 4 tyres. Wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 61,476 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 61,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,345 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 29,401 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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YR57 UGM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGM, 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 YR57 UGM registered?

YR57 UGM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is YR57 UGM safe to buy?

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