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YYV07PBZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYV07PBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 107,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 107,781 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine Management warning lamp illuminated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 98,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers not parking when switched off

Fail 29 Mar 2016 98,189 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet wiring loom insecure and fouling on parts of the engine (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both differential mounting points (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling on coil spring (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both differential mounting points (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front wipers not parking when switched off

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,527 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 89,527 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 81,419 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 81,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads wearing low

Pass 29 May 2013 72,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 62,250 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 62,250 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,093 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 49,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ADVISE both top rear shocker bushes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,487 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 34,487 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise front brake pads wearing thin.

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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YYV07PBZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YYV07PBZ, 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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YYV07PBZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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