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YS07 RPZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

95,138 mi
Last recorded95,138 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 RPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 95,138 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 90,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,292 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 81,082 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,731 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 78,127 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,485 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 70,632 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,098 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 65,311 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,386 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,630 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,730 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 27,623 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 19,655 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 RPZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 YS07 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

YS07 RPZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2007.

Is YS07 RPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS07 RPZ 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.

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