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BF57 OFA

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

154,243 mi
Last recorded154,243 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 OFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 154,243 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 140,508 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 138,120 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 137,005 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 137,000 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 134,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 135,025 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 135,025 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 131,606 miles

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))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 131,606 miles

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,882 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

fuel tank damp

Fail 5 Sep 2019 129,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 123,946 miles

fuel tank damp

Fail 5 Sep 2018 123,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,530 miles

clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorating

Fail 12 Sep 2017 105,522 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 95,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre ran flat inner and outer sidewalls cracking.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 95,537 miles

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.

Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,257 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 58,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,558 miles

cracks in nearside front tyre side wall

nearside front screen cracked

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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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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