MOT Status
ValidMileage
94,494 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Rear Inner Oil leak leak from gearbox ()
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
Central Rear Inner Oil leak leak from gearbox ()
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)
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
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
NSR & Centre seatbelt locking device casings missing (still operating correctly)
Oil leak
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BC57 HSN?
You can check the full history of BC57 HSN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BC57 HSN registered?
BC57 HSN is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2007.
Is BC57 HSN safe to buy?
The MOT history for BC57 HSN shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BC57 HSN have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BC57 HSN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.