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BF57 VPC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,187 mi
Last recorded38,187 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 38,187 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,282 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 36,870 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 35,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,218 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 34,218 miles

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 31,336 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,430 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 23,555 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 20,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 20,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 17,350 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,608 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,079 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 VPC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPC, 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 VPC registered?

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

Is BF57 VPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 VPC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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