MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Centre stop lamp not working.
Coil spring corroded All 4 suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and rear axle pinion oil seals leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front front drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed offside rear lower pin (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components, partly of undertray missing
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low at bottom, hard to see thickness , benefit of doubt given (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low at bottom, hard to see thickness , benefit of doubt given (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front wipers smear
Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s side step corroded
o/s side step corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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BK05 LLA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 BK05 LLA, 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 BK05 LLA registered?
BK05 LLA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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