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BC57 HSN

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,494 mi
Last recorded94,494 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 94,494 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 94,137 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,889 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 93,654 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 93,654 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 93,322 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,292 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,144 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 93,139 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.39 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 92,535 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 92,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 91,875 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 91,488 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 91,488 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 89,757 miles

Central Rear Inner Oil leak leak from gearbox ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,749 miles

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

Central Rear Inner Oil leak leak from gearbox ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,247 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 85,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front drag link end slight play

Nearside Front track rod end slight play

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front track rod end slight play

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,531 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

centre seats, centre and n/s seat belt stalks plastic covers missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre seats, centre and n/s seat belt stalks plastic covers missing

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 70,094 miles

NSR & Centre seatbelt locking device casings missing (still operating correctly)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 70,091 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

NSR & Centre seatbelt locking device casings missing (still operating correctly)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

steering damper bush has play at steering arm

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,939 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 50,391 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 50,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,151 miles

engine oil leak

transfer box oil leak

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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BC57 HSN is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BC57 HSN, 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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BC57 HSN is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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