MOT Status
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106,895 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front seat belt webbing slightly damaged
Nearside Front steering ball joint dust cover twisted
Rear axle to A frame ball joint worn
indicator repeaters diss couloured
rear chassis, fuel filter and housing, brake and suspension components have surface corrosion
small chip in windscreen
oil leaks
chip in screen
both front seat belt webbing damaged
osf indicator and both repeaters diss coloured
surface corrosion on brake and suspension components
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened turret starting to corrode (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened turret starting to corrode (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pipes above chassis rail
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD05 GCX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BD05 GCX, 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 BD05 GCX registered?
BD05 GCX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2005.
Is BD05 GCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD05 GCX shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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