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BG07 JVU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,009 mi
Last recorded56,009 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 JVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,009 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,232 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 38,933 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,441 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 28,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BG07 JVU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 BG07 JVU, 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

How do I check the history of BG07 JVU?

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What year was BG07 JVU registered?

BG07 JVU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is BG07 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG07 JVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG07 JVU have outstanding finance?

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