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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Body cross member corroded but body still secured
Coolant leak heater matrix ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Body cross member corroded but body still secured
Coolant leak heater matrix ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
possible steering box leak
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
possible steering box leak
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes on border of excessive (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play Upper and lower king pins (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Lower King pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes on border of excessive (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f hub oil slight leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f hub oil slight leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
offside front tire is wearing on inner edge, both rear tires are perishing
parking brake warning light is inoperative
rear fuel filter cover is missing
rear tie bar bushes are debonding
swivel seals are weeping [both sides]
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
offside front tire is wearing on inner edge, both rear tires are perishing
parking brake warning light is inoperative
rear fuel filter cover is missing
rear tie bar bushes are debonding
swivel seals are weeping [both sides]
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn
fuel cap lock inoperative?
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)
clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn
fuel cap lock inoperative?
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s front tyre has cut to outer side wall but does not expose cords. o/s rear tyre has cut to outer side wall but does not expose cords
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s front tyre has cut to outer side wall but does not expose cords. o/s rear tyre has cut to outer side wall but does not expose cords
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Slight damage to outer wall of the offside rear tyre.
Slight damage to outer wall of the offside rear tyre.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
advise off side rear tyre side wall scuffed
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 FTJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BG05 FTJ, 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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BG05 FTJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2005.
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