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BG57 YUX

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,239 mi
Last recorded108,239 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,239 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,164 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 98,180 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 97,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,148 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 84,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,991 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,608 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,607 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 77,387 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 76,578 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,063 miles

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

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)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Nov 2015 64,957 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 60,391 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 55,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,117 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 49,117 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 30,202 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 30,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YUX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX registered?

BG57 YUX is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is BG57 YUX safe to buy?

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