MOT Status
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147,931 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front damper bush excessively worn
Offside side bar excessively corroded at rear end
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged coil seat /hose bracket ,on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front damper bush excessively worn
Offside side bar excessively corroded at rear end
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight handbrake travel.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
slight handbrake travel.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking below engine cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play forwar joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported flange bolt corroded/missing (7.1.1)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
driver's washer output low
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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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AR05 TAF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AR05 TAF, 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 AR05 TAF registered?
AR05 TAF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2005.
Is AR05 TAF safe to buy?
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