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BG57 YVC

2007 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,627 mi
Last recorded157,627 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2026 157,627 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 157,370 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 153,391 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 148,421 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 144,918 miles

Underside coated in underseal

Pass 21 Jul 2022 144,800 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 144,782 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,988 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 137,983 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,839 miles

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))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 122,838 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 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))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,530 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 104,530 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,404 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,795 miles

front transfer box flange has free play

Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,397 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 32,225 miles

CLUTCH RESERVOIR LID MISSING.

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

REAR PADS APPROX 3mm.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,225 miles

CLUTCH RESERVOIR LID MISSING.

REAR PADS APPROX 3mm.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,976 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 27,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 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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