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BG57 OME

2007 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

151,958 mi
Last recorded151,958 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 151,958 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 149,167 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 144,773 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 144,773 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (to flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 139,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 134,036 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,178 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 110,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 93,463 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 74,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,271 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 25,607 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 OME is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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

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