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BK57 SOJ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

215,569 mi
Last recorded215,569 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 SOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 215,569 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear upper A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 202,747 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 190,236 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 179,968 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 166,623 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 148,793 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2020 133,648 miles

Front steering swivels damp

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

Pass 14 May 2019 118,293 miles

Front Mud Flaps insecure

Front Swivel seals weeping

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

Slight play in front and rear diff

Slight play in transfer box

Steering box slight oil leak

Pass 15 May 2018 103,034 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 90,739 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,798 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 85,798 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 76,313 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 67,364 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,516 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 57,514 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,040 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,744 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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BK57 SOJ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SOJ, 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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What year was BK57 SOJ registered?

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

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