MOT Status
ValidMileage
130,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Flat top pattern headlights fitted
Nearside Rear door catch temperamental
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Flat top pattern headlights fitted
Nearside Rear door catch temperamental
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Temporary repair to rear axle ball joint dust cover
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Both rear side doors (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Valve at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front swivel seal light leak
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
O/S Rear trailing arm front bush split sightly but no excessive movement
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
O/S Rear trailing arm front bush split sightly but no excessive movement
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 FVE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 BG05 FVE, 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 BG05 FVE registered?
BG05 FVE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2005.
Is BG05 FVE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG05 FVE shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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