MOT Status
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Underside coated in underseal
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body x member (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at upper a frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central body x member rusty and very thin at parts (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside 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))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front transfer box flange has free play
CLUTCH RESERVOIR LID MISSING.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
REAR PADS APPROX 3mm.
CLUTCH RESERVOIR LID MISSING.
REAR PADS APPROX 3mm.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG57 YVC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 YVC, 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 YVC is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2007.
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