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BG57 OLR

2007 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,913 mi
Last recorded111,913 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 111,913 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 111,913 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 111,874 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember in several places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 111,678 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 111,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 88,430 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to limit

offside door step area slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 57,194 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,188 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,042 miles

slight oil leak nearside front hub seal

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 OLR is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLR, 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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What year was BG57 OLR registered?

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

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