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BK57 SUU

2007 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

72,910 mi
Last recorded72,910 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 SUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,910 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 70,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,227 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 65,224 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 60,551 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 54,905 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,208 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,933 miles

Offside Front small crack top of windscreen

Pass 27 Oct 2017 45,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,692 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 35,497 miles

O/S/R slight hub seal leak

Fail 25 Oct 2014 35,497 miles

O/S/R slight hub seal leak

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,711 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 31,711 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,222 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 22,197 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 17,876 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 SUU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

BK57 SUU is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2007.

Is BK57 SUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 SUU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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