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BG57 ELJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

120,168 mi
Last recorded120,168 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 ELJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 May 2026 120,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor holed outwith 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 16 Apr 2025 119,969 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 119,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust flanges badly corroded

front bulkhead heavily corroded

rear door corroded around window

Fail 28 Mar 2024 119,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rattle from engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough wheel hitting cowl (2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

bulk head corroded badly

exhaust flanges badly corroded/deteriorated

rear door corroded round window

Pass 15 Mar 2023 118,590 miles

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear perished (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 118,590 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear under drivers seat (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump badly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear X member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all rear perished (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,980 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs at rear cross member (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flange joints corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2022 116,975 miles

Nearside Track rod 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 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs at rear cross member (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust flange joints corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2021 115,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel breather hose perished

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear lower suspension arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 115,575 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel breather hose perished

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear lower suspension arm chassis bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm doughnut bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm doughnut bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 114,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel ball leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel ball leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droparm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm doughnut bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm doughnut bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,032 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 113,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 110,990 miles

exhaust bracket broken centre silencer.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,345 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,694 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No rear-most seats fitted at time of test

Rear suspension `A` frame ball joint at diff slight wear

Slight dampness around fuel tank

Fail 16 Sep 2015 91,692 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured with ladder (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

No rear-most seats fitted at time of test

Rear suspension `A` frame ball joint at diff slight wear

Slight dampness around fuel tank

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,120 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight dampness at fuel tank area

slight oil leak at transfer box

Fail 17 Sep 2014 77,114 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight dampness at fuel tank area

slight oil leak at transfer box

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

front brake discs worn

minor oil leak at steering box

nearside seat belt centre row buckle cover damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2013 61,177 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear shockabsorbers reduced damping effect

front brake discs worn

minor oil leak at steering box

nearside seat belt centre row buckle cover damaged

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,398 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 44,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 40,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,005 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 ELJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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