LAND ROVER DEFENDER BG57VWJ has 24 MOTs

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This 2007 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 90,669 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 14:42.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 7th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

BG57VWJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH JULY 202790,669 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JUNE 20257TH JULY 202679,942 MI
PASSED5TH JULY 20247TH JULY 202573,025 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Chip In Windscreen
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED4TH JULY 202473,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Chip In Windscreen
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED6TH JULY 20237TH JULY 202464,203 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED6TH JULY 202364,203 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Offside And Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  4. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH JULY 20227TH JULY 202355,809 MI
PASSED8TH JULY 20217TH JULY 202244,691 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 202015TH OCTOBER 202142,280 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 202028TH JANUARY 202141,948 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201928TH JANUARY 202039,402 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED21ST JANUARY 201939,394 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201828TH JANUARY 201936,961 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Metal Power Steering Pipes Badly Corroded At Front Cross Member
  2. ADVISORY - 4x Tyres Showing Small Cracks On Outer Tyre Walls
FAILED3RD JANUARY 201836,955 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working 1x Bulb Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Fuel Tank Breather Pipe Broken
  6. ADVISORY - 4x Tyres Showing Cracks On Tyre Walls
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 201736,925 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded High Pressure And Low Pressure Pipes Behind Radiator (2.3.2)
  3. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201613TH DECEMBER 201734,054 MI
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201513TH DECEMBER 201631,139 MI
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20139TH SEPTEMBER 201431,045 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 201331,045 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20121ST DECEMBER 201330,715 MI
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 20111ST DECEMBER 201227,832 MI
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 201127,832 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20101ST DECEMBER 201117,454 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 201115,643 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BG57VWJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

BG57VWJ MOT Comments

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BG57VWJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 90,669 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,772 miles

BG57VWJ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration BG57VWJ was manufactured on Wednesday 31st October 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 90,669 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,772 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BG57VWJ has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 28 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 5 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does BG57VWJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 BG57VWJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BG57VWJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 18th October 2026 BG57VWJ does have Tax. Read more

When does BG57VWJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for BG57VWJ will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BG57VWJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for BG57VWJ will expire in 9 months on Wednesday 7th July 2027. Read more

When did BG57VWJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BG57VWJ was on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 14:42. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BG57VWJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BG57VWJ we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BG57VWJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for BG57VWJ we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BG57VWJ?

BG57VWJ is registered as a 2007 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has BG57VWJ done?

The odometer reading for BG57VWJ at the last MOT in July 2026 was 90,669 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,772 miles per year. Read more

How old is BG57VWJ?

The vehicle BG57VWJ was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 31st October 2007. Read more

What colour is BG57VWJ?

The official colour of BG57VWJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BG57VWJ have?

BG57VWJ has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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