MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,338 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF05 FTE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AF05 FTE, 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 AF05 FTE registered?
AF05 FTE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2005.
Is AF05 FTE safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF05 FTE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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