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171,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Rear Seat belt buckle missing all (7.1.2 (d))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted not secure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels
no rear seats fitted at time of test
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
steering damper excessive worn bush
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
steering damper excessive worn bush
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
O/S screen cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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AV05 KHW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AV05 KHW, 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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AV05 KHW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2005.
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