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BG07 LVM

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,890 mi
Last recorded59,890 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG07 LVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 59,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,861 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2016 56,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 50,538 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,000 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,428 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 31,709 miles

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

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

advise offside front swivel seal sweating grease

Pass 27 May 2011 26,003 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front swivel seal starting to leak

Pass 22 May 2010 19,082 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front oil seal starting to leak

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 LVM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LVM, 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 BG07 LVM registered?

BG07 LVM is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2007.

Is BG07 LVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG07 LVM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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