MOT Status
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94,375 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system rusty
Front shock absorbers rusty and bushes worn
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody very muddy
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front shock absorbers rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant bottle empty
Exhaust rusty in places
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Underbody very muddy
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s wiper blade torn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engin e oil leak
rear diff leaking
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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B16 TSC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 TSC, 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 B16 TSC registered?
B16 TSC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 2005.
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