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BG57 LFP

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,332 mi
Last recorded124,332 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,332 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 124,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 121,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 116,053 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 109,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 96,881 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 96,861 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 83,832 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 70,197 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,860 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 44,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 37,193 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 37,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 28,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 LFP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

BG57 LFP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is BG57 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 LFP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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