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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported over back axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported over back axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
fuel tank damp
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
fuel tank damp
fuel tank damp
Nearside Front Position lamp not working and rear (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and nearside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank damp
clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint gaiter at steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades ripped (8.2.2)
Steering component deformed but serviceable o/s track rod bent but doesnt appear to be affecting tyre wear advise attention at earliest convienience (2.2.C.1d)
clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating
Nearside Front tyre ran flat inner and outer sidewalls cracking.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across the rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not hit the screen (8.2.3)
Nearside Front tyre ran flat inner and outer sidewalls cracking.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front to rear main metal brake pipe rusting
n/s & o/s rear damper top bushes showing signs of wear,
play developing in n/s & o/s track rod ends
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
cracks in nearside front tyre side wall
nearside front screen cracked
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF57 OFA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 BF57 OFA, 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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BF57 OFA is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 September 2007.
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