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BG57 ONP

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,982 mi
Last recorded26,982 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 ONP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 26,982 miles

Undersealed at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2024 21,676 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 19,088 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 19,083 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel hose at tank split - upper hose (breather) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle 'A' bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 18,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 18,576 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 17,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe on inside of chassis 1/2 way down o/s of vehicle. under grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal pipes where join flexi. signs of corrosion under grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 16,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 15,199 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 12,916 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 11,166 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,166 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 9,027 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 8,051 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear occasional seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2011 7,435 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 6,176 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 ONP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ONP, 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

How do I check the history of BG57 ONP?

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What year was BG57 ONP registered?

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

Is BG57 ONP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG57 ONP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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