MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,137 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both front swivel joint seals leaking
front brake pads low
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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BN05 DCU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 BN05 DCU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BN05 DCU?
You can check the full history of BN05 DCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BN05 DCU registered?
BN05 DCU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is BN05 DCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN05 DCU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BN05 DCU have outstanding finance?
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