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BK57 SJY

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,845 mi
Last recorded35,845 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 SJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 35,845 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 30,011 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 30,011 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,816 miles

Front diff has slight leak

N/S/F axle swivel joint has slight leak

N/S/F wiper split

O/S/F wiper split

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,548 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,137 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BK57 SJY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK57 SJY, 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 BK57 SJY registered?

BK57 SJY is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is BK57 SJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 SJY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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