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YT57 AYX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,581 mi
Last recorded99,581 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 AYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 99,581 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 99,581 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested metal brake pipe leaking fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 97,849 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 94,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 93,377 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,001 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 90,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,899 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,803 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 78,310 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,752 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 73,823 miles

Advise both front seat belts slight damage

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,823 miles

Advise both front seat belts slight damage

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,423 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 65,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 56,670 miles

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

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

Oil leak from powering steering pump

Fail 17 May 2011 48,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2011 48,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,066 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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YT57 AYX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YT57 AYX, 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 YT57 AYX registered?

YT57 AYX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is YT57 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT57 AYX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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