MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,206 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front and rear diffs has slight leaks
n/s/r upper shock bush has play
steering system has slight play
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rubbing spring (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play n/s o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front and rear diffs has slight leaks
n/s/r upper shock bush has play
steering system has slight play
vehicle has been undersealed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
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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BL54 PUX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BL54 PUX, 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 BL54 PUX registered?
BL54 PUX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2005.
Is BL54 PUX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL54 PUX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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