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BG57 VWJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,669 mi
Last recorded90,669 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 VWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 90,669 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 73,025 miles

Front chip in windscreen

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 73,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front chip in windscreen

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,203 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 64,203 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 55,809 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,691 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 42,280 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 41,948 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 39,402 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 39,394 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,961 miles

4x tyres showing small cracks on outer tyre walls

Front metal power steering pipes badly corroded at front cross member

Fail 3 Jan 2018 36,955 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working 1x bulb not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

4x tyres showing cracks on tyre walls

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear fuel tank breather pipe broken

Fail 19 Dec 2017 36,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded high pressure and low pressure pipes behind radiator (2.3.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,054 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,139 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 31,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 31,045 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 30,715 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 27,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,832 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 17,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 15,643 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 VWJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

BG57 VWJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is BG57 VWJ safe to buy?

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