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96,117 miAbove average mileage for this year
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General corrosion
Coolant reservoir tank empty
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage in the remainder of the windscreen’s swept area more than 40mm in diameter (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of a frame bush wearing slight play on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of a frame bush wearing slight play on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from flexi to calliper, along the axle corroded, also not supported in clip. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper ferrule corroded at rigid pipe connection, flexi sheath swollen due to rust underneath. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe from flexi pipe to under inner wing marked yellow chalk (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of a frame bush wearing slight play on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of a frame bush wearing slight play on shaker plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine oily at rear
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front axle differential pinion oily
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine oily at rear
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front axle differential pinion oily
Front Advise both front tyres perishing on outer sidewall.
Rear Advise condition of both rear brake disc inner surfaces.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
surface corrosion on front and rear discs
oil on both rear brake hoses.
towing socket hanging free.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S STEP, SERIOUSLY CORRODED.
O/S/R OUTER BRAKE PAD ON MINIMUM LIMIT.
both front tyre sidewalls scuffed, both rears perishing.
both rear brake discs, inner faces corroded.
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S STEP, SERIOUSLY CORRODED.
O/S/R OUTER BRAKE PAD ON MINIMUM LIMIT
both rear brake discs, inner faces corroded.
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Nearside Outer Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
O/S STEP, SERIOUSLY CORRODED.
O/S/R OUTER BRAKE PAD ON MINIMUM LIMIT
both rear brake discs, inner faces corroded.
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs rustey
Front An item not tested (Manual)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs rustey
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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AU05 XCJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AU05 XCJ, 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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AU05 XCJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2005.
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