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BC52 BCC

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,213 mi
Last recorded47,213 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC52 BCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf hub leaking oil

Fail 31 Aug 2012 47,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osf hub leaking oil

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,231 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,100 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 37,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tyres sidewall deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2008 30,012 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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BC52 BCC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BC52 BCC, 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 BC52 BCC registered?

BC52 BCC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is BC52 BCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC52 BCC shows 6 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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