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YS07 RSZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,249 mi
Last recorded99,249 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 RSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 99,249 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 98,456 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,964 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,368 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 94,350 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,979 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 91,978 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe front to rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 78,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 67,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 64,399 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 60,930 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 45,356 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,356 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,401 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,936 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,463 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 RSZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc 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 RSZ, 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 YS07 RSZ registered?

YS07 RSZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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