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BF57 VNU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

64,473 mi
Last recorded64,473 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 64,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 59,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2024 56,392 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,318 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 55,137 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 53,196 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 52,532 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 52,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 48,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 46,245 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cut on inner walls but not deep enough to reach plys

Fail 10 May 2016 46,242 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres cut on inner walls but not deep enough to reach plys

Pass 27 May 2015 42,525 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 39,810 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,184 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,355 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,972 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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BF57 VNU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc 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 BF57 VNU, 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 BF57 VNU registered?

BF57 VNU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is BF57 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 VNU 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.

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