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71,189 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
advised damage to osr crossmember
advised osf tube missing collar
advised osr tube missing collar
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
o/s/r pane land back panel slight damage
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
lift in diff support ball joint
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/s/r indicator lens broken
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside 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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s reverse light lens broken
spare tyre tread worn
steering damper has slight play in o/s bush
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s reverse light lens broken
spare tyre tread worn
steering damper has slight play in o/s bush
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AP05 GJG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 AP05 GJG, 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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AP05 GJG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 2005.
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