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BG57 EHH

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

143,756 mi
Last recorded143,756 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 EHH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 143,756 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 143,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Casing pourous (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 137,438 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 137,438 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.44 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp bezels corroded - O/S & N/S

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 130,459 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 130,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 126,428 miles

Engine oil on minimum when presented.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 123,643 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 123,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Cleaned (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 120,049 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 120,049 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play O/S & N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S - Adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 119,584 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265 75R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 115,784 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,784 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 104,415 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 107,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 93,961 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn shaft rear joint ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 93,956 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn shaft rear joint ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 83,876 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 75,530 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 59,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 56,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 48,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 40,642 miles

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

slight corrosion to centre and rear support brackets.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,409 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,818 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 EHH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EHH, 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 EHH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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