MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,700 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
both rear tyres perished
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
both rear tyres perished
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight damage to nearside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls almost to cords.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
O/S/R brake binding slightly.
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
O/S/R brake binding slightly.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 LXA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BF05 LXA, 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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BF05 LXA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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