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13 AL

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,650 mi
Last recorded154,650 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 AL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 154,650 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 153,323 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 151,203 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 151,202 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides pins missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 148,581 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 148,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 141,907 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 141,907 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 132,828 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear door hinge worn

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,736 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

minor damage on seat belt webbings

Pass 21 Feb 2017 122,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

slight marks on seat belts webbing

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 108,650 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 108,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 94,650 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 94,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,681 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 75,868 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 577,712 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

handbrake lever travel

nearside rear, rear seat damaged

slight cuts in all tyres

Fail 20 Apr 2009 46,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake lever travel

nearside rear, rear most seat damaged

slight cuts in all tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,186 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 34,991 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake lever travel

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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13 AL is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 13 AL, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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13 AL is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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