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YX57 ZVT

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,062 mi
Last recorded66,062 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 ZVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 66,062 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 63,199 miles

Coil spring corroded X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside and nearside front hub seals leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2023 62,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 59,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,556 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,769 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 50,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 46,101 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 41,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,290 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 31,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,799 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 ZVT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YX57 ZVT, 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 YX57 ZVT registered?

YX57 ZVT is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is YX57 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX57 ZVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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