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BD57 RSY

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,252 mi
Last recorded88,252 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 RSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,252 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 88,248 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2018 84,502 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 84,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 77,969 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 77,969 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 73,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,382 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 73,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 72,259 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 72,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,495 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,823 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 32,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,443 miles

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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BD57 RSY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD57 RSY, 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 BD57 RSY registered?

BD57 RSY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2007.

Is BD57 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 RSY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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