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YT57 NMM

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

197,236 mi
Last recorded197,236 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 NMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 197,236 miles

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Sep 2024 185,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 172,217 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 157,653 miles

offside and nearside rear lower shocker bushes worn

Pass 25 Sep 2021 142,978 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,583 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,593 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 111,881 miles

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

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

Rear differential pinion oil seal leaking

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 100,055 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,738 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 77,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 74,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 74,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,074 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,935 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 55,590 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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YT57 NMM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NMM, 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 NMM registered?

YT57 NMM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is YT57 NMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT57 NMM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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