MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front tyres has slight tears,which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.
Offside front swivel joint has slight movement and a slight leak between a swivel joint and its housing.
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Front tyres has slight tears,which may caused it separation or partial failure of its structure.
Offside front swivel joint has slight movement and a slight leak between a swivel joint and its housing.
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Horn control insecure (1.6.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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A5 GAY is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 A5 GAY, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A5 GAY registered?
A5 GAY is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1995.
Is A5 GAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for A5 GAY shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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