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BG57 OLN

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,598 mi
Last recorded49,598 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 49,598 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 49,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Row 3 (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Row 2 (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,865 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 47,539 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 47,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 43,279 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 41,641 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 41,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 39,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,685 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 33,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 30,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 27,539 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,298 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 16 Oct 2012 20,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 18,299 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear number plate slightly insecure...on one side

Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,880 miles

pos leak from steering box or pipe

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 OLN is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

BG57 OLN is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 2007.

Is BG57 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 OLN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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