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2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,432 mi
Last recorded102,432 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBET 20
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 102,432 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 102,415 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 102,400 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 101,822 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 99,447 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 99,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,509 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,435 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 May 2013 79,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 May 2013 79,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,227 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2012 72,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2011 62,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 31 May 2011 62,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 48,969 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 48,969 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 39,085 miles

front no plate poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2009 39,085 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no plate poor condition

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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BET 20 is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BET 20, 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 BET 20 registered?

BET 20 is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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