MOT Status
ValidMileage
57,828 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust back box flange to centre box flange corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bushes perished on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle covered in dirt and mud making inspection difficult.
Diesel regulator moist around fittings
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pressure regulator on engine signs of dripping fuel
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front tyre perishing
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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B26 LMH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 B26 LMH, 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 B26 LMH registered?
B26 LMH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is B26 LMH safe to buy?
The MOT history for B26 LMH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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