BG57 VVO

2007 LAND ROVER — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LAND ROVER
Year
2007
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
2179 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 July 2026 (46 days away)
Last recorded mileage
44,846 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 55/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2007 Land Rover has 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 44,846 miles. However, a clear pattern of recurring suspension and steering issues, combined with a significant 2022 service gap, raises serious concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 11,057 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2022 MOT gap is noted.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension and steering advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Jan 2019, Dec 2020, Feb 2023).
  • Major failure for steering rack gaiter in Dec 2020, followed by advisories in Feb 2023 and Mar 2024.
  • Major failure for nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage in Dec 2020, with subsequent advisories in Feb 2023 and Mar 2024.
  • Significant 2022 MOT gap (no test recorded) suggests potential off-road use or unverified history.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until July 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 19 years, no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the latest MOT tests.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 44,846 mi PASSMar 2011: 44,846 mi FAILApr 2012: 56,886 mi PASSApr 2013: 66,965 mi PASSApr 2013: 66,965 mi FAILMay 2014: 76,235 mi PASSMay 2015: 86,231 mi PASSJan 2016: 91,610 mi PASSDec 2016: 110,892 mi FAILJan 2017: 111,470 mi PASSJan 2018: 123,008 mi PASSJan 2019: 131,653 mi PASSJan 2020: 141,406 mi FAILJan 2020: 141,406 mi PASSDec 2020: 146,977 mi FAILDec 2020: 146,980 mi PASSNov 2021: 159,938 mi PASSFeb 2023: 181,238 mi FAILFeb 2023: 181,532 mi PASSMar 2024: 195,854 mi PASSJul 2025: 205,580 mi PASS206k125k45kMar 2011Jul 2025

MOT test history — 15/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 44,846 mi None recorded
Mar 2011 FAIL 44,846 mi
PRS Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Apr 2012 PASS 56,886 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 PASS 66,965 mi None recorded
Apr 2013 FAIL 66,965 mi
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
May 2014 PASS 76,235 mi None recorded
May 2015 PASS 86,231 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 PASS 91,610 mi None recorded
Dec 2016 FAIL 110,892 mi
FAIL Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY centre stop lamp not working
ADVISORY both rear tyres approx' 3mm remaining
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jan 2017 PASS 111,470 mi
ADVISORY both rear tyres approx' 3mm remaining
Jan 2018 PASS 123,008 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2019 PASS 131,653 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Jan 2020 FAIL 141,406 mi
PRS Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 141,406 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2020 FAIL 146,977 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2020 PASS 146,980 mi
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nov 2021 PASS 159,938 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 FAIL 181,238 mi
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Feb 2023 PASS 181,532 mi None recorded
Mar 2024 PASS 195,854 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Jul 2025 PASS 205,580 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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