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BF57 UAZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,060 mi
Last recorded56,060 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 UAZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 56,060 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 55,274 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all four tyres perishing

Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 51,884 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,657 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,387 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,431 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 44,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 40,599 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2018 40,598 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear prop shaft ,front mounting (x4) (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,697 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,005 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 26,706 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 24,066 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,066 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,942 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,193 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 20,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,104 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f seat belts slightly damaged.

propshaft bolts loose (by handbrake drum)

slight oil leaks from o/s & n/s/f hubs

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 UAZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF57 UAZ, 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

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What year was BF57 UAZ registered?

BF57 UAZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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