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BG57 EBJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 EBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,505 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 92,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 77,590 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 72,452 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 67,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

no rearmost seats fitted at time of the test,seat belts badly damaged.

Pass 27 Mar 2019 64,084 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 64,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,811 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 59,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,859 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,031 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight oil weep from the steering box

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,330 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 47,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,637 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 36,968 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 36,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 24,522 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 EBJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG57 EBJ, 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 BG57 EBJ?

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What year was BG57 EBJ registered?

BG57 EBJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BG57 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 EBJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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