MOT Status
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122,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking Top of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
offside rear anti roll bar D bush deteriorated
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
offside rear anti roll bar D bush deteriorated
oil leak
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
rear brake pads fitted incorrectly
underside of vehicle had been under sealed
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leak
rear brake pads fitted incorrectly
underside of vehicle had been under sealed
underside of vehicle has been undersealed
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))
Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front swivels seaping / rear discs pitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B12 TPR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 B12 TPR, 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 B12 TPR registered?
B12 TPR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 2005.
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