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BG57 DZO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 DZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil slightly

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,567 miles

Central brake light not working (central)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil slightly

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,256 miles

Front axle mount bushes slightly worn

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear shock bush worn

Offside Rear Upper shock bush worn

Offside Rear brake union corroded

corrosion to rear chassi but not holed

steering damper bush worn

Fail 20 Oct 2020 104,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn diff support arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn diff support arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front axle mount bushes slightly worn

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside Rear shock bush worn

Offside Rear Upper shock bush worn

Offside Rear brake union corroded

corrosion to rear chassi but not holed

steering damper bush worn

Pass 17 Jun 2019 103,344 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Jun 2018 100,080 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,172 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 94,531 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 94,531 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 91,248 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 91,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

EML on

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,468 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,294 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,078 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f hub cap missing

Fail 5 Nov 2012 54,077 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/f hub cap missing

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,737 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 21,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

pas box damp

Fail 4 Nov 2010 21,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

pas box damp

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 DZO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DZO, 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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BG57 DZO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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