MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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8 passenger seats fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
hi-level stop light not working
slight play offside front hub
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
8 passenger seats fitted at time of test
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
hi-level stop light not working
slight play offside front hub
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear axle diff oil leak
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top & bottom (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front o/s & n/s bub oil seals leaking oil
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear axle diff oil leak
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play back one (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
nearside side step rusted
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
nearside side step rusted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight wear ridge both front brake discs
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF05 LXG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 LXG, 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 BF05 LXG registered?
BF05 LXG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2005.
Is BF05 LXG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF05 LXG shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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