MOT Status
ValidMileage
146,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
low tread both front tyres
rear discs corroded
rear pads low
Ball joint has excessive play offside front drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both bushes (2.7.4)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both bushes (2.7.4)
rear pads low
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres low and perished
nearside rear tyre perished
rear discs corroded
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear brake discs are slightly corroded on inner surfaces
front reg. plate damaged
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear brake discs are slightly corroded on inner surfaces
front reg. plate damaged
rear brake pads worn low
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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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BJ55 OYR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 BJ55 OYR, 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 BJ55 OYR registered?
BJ55 OYR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2005.
Is BJ55 OYR safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ55 OYR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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