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BX57 LNP

2007 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,138 mi
Last recorded39,138 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX57 LNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 39,138 miles

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

advise play in rear axle differential

Fail 3 Dec 2025 39,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

advise play in rear axle differential

rear axle top ball joint boot split

Pass 26 Nov 2024 36,936 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 35,211 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 33,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,598 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 29,918 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 28,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,059 miles

steering box damp

Pass 18 Nov 2016 22,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 19,731 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 19,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,280 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 13,656 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 11,441 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 10,031 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 7,981 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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BX57 LNP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BX57 LNP, 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 BX57 LNP registered?

BX57 LNP is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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