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AX05 BRZ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,078 mi
Last recorded26,078 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 BRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2021 26,078 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 21,320 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,662 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 17,310 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,199 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 16,984 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 15,150 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,768 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 7,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 4,544 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 BRZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRZ, 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 AX05 BRZ registered?

AX05 BRZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 BRZ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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