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YY57 HNK

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,366 mi
Last recorded94,366 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 HNK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 94,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 92,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 92,770 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 91,390 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 91,377 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 89,785 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,888 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 84,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,648 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 80,646 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 76,887 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,186 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 58,182 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 52,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 41,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 31,867 miles

offside mirror damaged but not effecting the rear view

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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YY57 HNK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc 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 YY57 HNK, 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 YY57 HNK registered?

YY57 HNK is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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