MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Flange On Middle & Rear Section Of Exhaust Weak
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Flange On Middle & Rear Section Of Exhaust Weak
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop rear prop joint has slight lift in (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop rear prop joint has slight lift in (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FUEL REGULATOR DAMP
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
engine oil leak
oil leaks from both front hubs
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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BJ05 MZW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 BJ05 MZW, 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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How do I check the history of BJ05 MZW?
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What year was BJ05 MZW registered?
BJ05 MZW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 2005.
Is BJ05 MZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ05 MZW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BJ05 MZW have outstanding finance?
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