MOT Status
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110,912 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low reserve travel on handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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BG55 EYR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 BG55 EYR, 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 BG55 EYR registered?
BG55 EYR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 October 2005.
Is BG55 EYR safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG55 EYR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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