MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,843 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front king pin bearing slight play
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop,rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop,rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides bottom bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt contacting with front axle stabiliser (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front mud flap loose
Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges& over 10years old
Offside Front door check strap adrift
both front wipersstarting to split & smearing screen
o/s & n/s rear shock absorber rubbers deteriorated
n/s/f swivel housing oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint tie bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint tie bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front hub wet
Offside Front door hinge slight movement
Offside Front hub wet
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
rear s/abs bushes slight wear
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear axel top joint has slight play
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch pedal rubber split
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
clutch pedal rubber split
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front mudflap insecure
offside front nudge bar slight damage
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO05 UCA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 AO05 UCA, 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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AO05 UCA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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