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BG56 MFY

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,708 mi
Last recorded153,708 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 MFY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 153,708 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis....steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

o/s steering damper bush worn

Fail 12 Jan 2026 153,708 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis....steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

o/s steering damper bush worn

Pass 16 Jan 2025 148,341 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Fail 16 Jan 2025 148,341 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 Jan 2024 143,607 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering damper lower bush worn

Fail 22 Jan 2024 143,607 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering damper lower bush worn

Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,030 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 138,024 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 131,518 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under cab corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Slight play steering damper bush

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 124,660 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 124,648 miles

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear prop shaft front fixing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slight outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 119,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 119,490 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn steering knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,465 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 111,447 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 105,440 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 88,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,612 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,074 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,631 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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BG56 MFY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG56 MFY, 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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BG56 MFY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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