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BD57 RTU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,256 mi
Last recorded129,256 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 RTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 129,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,921 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 128,826 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 126,820 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,996 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,665 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,024 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,594 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,825 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,231 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 36,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,340 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 31,340 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 21,425 miles

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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BD57 RTU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTU, 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 BD57 RTU?

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What year was BD57 RTU registered?

BD57 RTU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2007.

Is BD57 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 RTU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD57 RTU have outstanding finance?

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