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BG57 AYO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,579 mi
Last recorded216,579 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 AYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 216,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 210,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 205,263 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 205,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 199,721 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight seepage

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 199,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front hub seal slight seepage

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 191,613 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 191,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch crodded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 182,988 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 167,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 157,968 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 157,961 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel cable broken (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 145,214 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 145,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 128,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 108,835 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 88,950 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 88,948 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,260 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 4 Sep 2013 82,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 30 Aug 2012 62,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 62,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,003 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 43,340 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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BG57 AYO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG57 AYO, 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

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What year was BG57 AYO registered?

BG57 AYO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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