MOT Status
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98,242 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Fuel pipe union leaking suspect fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear bump stop missing
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK55 XKF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 BK55 XKF, 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 BK55 XKF registered?
BK55 XKF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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