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YS07 FKR

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,709 mi
Last recorded87,709 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 FKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,709 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 85,033 miles

both front lower bushes worn

brake pipes covered in grease

oil leak

rear brake discs corroded/pitted

underside,suspension and some brake components corroded

both seat belts damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,223 miles

both seat belts are damaged due to being shut in door locks

brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 81,449 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 77,881 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 74,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower steering hub slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front steering box drop arm gatter slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,689 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 64,603 miles

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Front tyre surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking

Nearside Front tyre slight surface cracking

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 May 2017 64,603 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s lamp (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre slight surface cracking

Nearside Rear tyre surface cracking

Offside Front tyre surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc deteriorated surfaces.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking deterioration between outer part of tread

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake disc deteriorated surfaces..

Offside Rear tyre cracking deterioration between outer part of tread..

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,242 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,241 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,817 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 51,010 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,603 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 39,893 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 24,309 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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YS07 FKR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc 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 YS07 FKR, 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 YS07 FKR registered?

YS07 FKR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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