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A7 HAP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,171 mi
Last recorded103,171 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 HAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 103,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 102,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 101,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front headlamp aims poor

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front axel swivel is damp

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 90,796 miles

Front Engine oil leak

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box is damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 83,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,289 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 59,793 miles

Both front discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,780 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009
Pass 14 Oct 2008 43,575 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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A7 HAP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 A7 HAP, 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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What year was A7 HAP registered?

A7 HAP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is A7 HAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 HAP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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