MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,827 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front door has to be closed slowly to catch on lock
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
axle swivel joints leaking
fuel tank breather pipe broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front door has to be closed slowly to catch on lock
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
axle swivel joints leaking
fuel tank breather pipe broken
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
underside covered in underseal
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
underside covered in underseal
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B16 LRF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 B16 LRF, 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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How do I check the history of B16 LRF?
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What year was B16 LRF registered?
B16 LRF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2005.
Is B16 LRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for B16 LRF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B16 LRF have outstanding finance?
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