MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder. ()
Offside Front Lower Door hinge loose.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder. ()
Offside Front Lower Door hinge loose.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Steering box ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Steering damper rubber. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight wear to rear propshaft rear universal joint
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
oil leak n/s/r hub
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
vehicle in dirty condition underneath
advise slight play ns rear anti roll bar link
slight play in o/s drag link end
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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BHZ 2805 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 BHZ 2805, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BHZ 2805 registered?
BHZ 2805 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is BHZ 2805 safe to buy?
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