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AX05 BNZ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

64,740 mi
Last recorded64,740 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 64,740 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 64,740 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,537 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 59,536 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,594 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,543 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight binding to offside rear brake

Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,751 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,289 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front indicators slightly faded

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Fail 19 Jul 2010 37,289 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front indicators slightly faded

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Fail 16 Jul 2010 37,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front indicators slightly faded

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 225,968 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,170 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AX05 BNZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX05 BNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 BNZ registered?

AX05 BNZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is AX05 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 BNZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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