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YY57 HNL

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 HNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 99,811 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 96,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 94,933 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 94,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,599 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 92,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 90,899 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,994 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 87,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear caliper half seized disc moves wheel brake applied

Pass 5 Nov 2019 85,292 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 81,981 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 81,981 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 78,374 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 75,018 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 75,335 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 75,335 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,180 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,783 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 62,709 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,042 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,380 miles

Both front wiper blade's split / smearing

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 52,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Both front wiper blade's split / smearing

Both rear lower shock-absorber bush's have play/movement, not excessive

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Sump pan damp with oil

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 HNL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YY57 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

YY57 HNL is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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