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YX57 VXG

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,248 mi
Last recorded121,248 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 VXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 121,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose going to rear axle corroded on ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 117,715 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 117,715 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,731 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 98,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 94,495 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at brake hose to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded to front brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades leaving smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle brake hose to rear brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 94,495 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe at brake hose to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded to front brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades leaving smearing on windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from axle brake hose to rear brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 90,898 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 90,898 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,842 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 85,464 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 80,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,414 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,242 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,657 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,605 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 69,605 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,708 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 60,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,408 miles

brake f;uid on min. brake warning light flashes some times

tyres look flat.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,398 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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YX57 VXG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX57 VXG, 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 YX57 VXG registered?

YX57 VXG is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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