MOT Status
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131,030 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & offside (and/or diff) (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & offside (and/or diff) (5.1.3 (b) (i))
General corrosion to chassis & suspension components. Undersealed in places (chassis/brake pipes), limited vision.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
General corrosion to chassis & suspension components. Undersealed in places (chassis/brake pipes), limited vision.
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Clutch pedal rubber not attached
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
vehicle has been heavily undersealed
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
advanced wear nearside steering track rod end
advanced wear rear shock assorbers abd bushes
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
advanced wear nearside steering track rod end
advanced wear rear shock assorbers abd bushes
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
advanced wear rear shock assorber bushes
advanced wear steering drag link ball joint
advanced wear rear shock assorber bushes
advanced wear steering drag link ball joint
Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint housing [slight seepage of oil]
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD05 GCZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 GCZ, 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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BD05 GCZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2005.
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