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BG57 OLX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,672 mi
Last recorded63,672 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 63,672 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 59,009 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 53,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 43,538 miles

emissions too clean to detect

gearbox oil leak

nearside front seat belt damaged

rear differential leaking

steering box damp

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2012 43,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

emissions too clean to detect

gearbox oil leak

nearside front seat belt damaged

rear differential leaking

steering box damp

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,387 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 OLX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OLX, 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 OLX registered?

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

Is BG57 OLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 OLX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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