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BG57 ONF

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,379 mi
Last recorded102,379 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 102,379 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive NS Top of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 96,344 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 89,752 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes at rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 80,797 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main pipes at rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear step bolt pulled through rear cross member

Pass 21 Jan 2021 62,159 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

slight leak from the steering box

small splits to both the front wiper blades

Pass 1 Dec 2011 36,125 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,432 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 ONF is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ONF, 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 ONF registered?

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

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