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BV57 EHZ

2007 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,843 mi
Last recorded82,843 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 EHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,843 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 80,100 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 79,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 79,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 78,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 78,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Reversing light inoperative

Fail 18 Nov 2021 78,206 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 76,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reverse lamp inoprative

Fail 9 Nov 2020 76,723 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reverse lamp inoprative

Pass 15 Nov 2019 75,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Fail 30 Oct 2019 111,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light goes out when driven and comes back on and stays on (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive At steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing light inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive At transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 72,210 miles

Both front swivel joint seal retainer s badly deteriorated keep under observation

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Knock from steering column area when turning lock to lock

Fail 5 Nov 2018 72,309 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Both front swivel joint seal retainer s badly deteriorated keep under observation

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Knock from steering column area when turning lock to lock

Pass 14 Nov 2017 71,626 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear joint

centre stop light unable to tell if wired

Fail 9 Nov 2017 71,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear to flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged Caliper pipe fouling on lock (2.2.D.2b)

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear joint

centre stop light unable to tell if wired

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,359 miles

Centre stop light

Fail 2 Nov 2016 66,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre stop light

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,553 miles

Dampness at transfer box

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 47,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 35,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 24,190 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 24,190 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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BV57 EHZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BV57 EHZ, 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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BV57 EHZ is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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