MOT Status
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113,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside general. and spring mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened swivel ball badly pitted and leaking oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened swivel ball badly pitted and leaking oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general corrosion to rear chassis of vehicle.
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and seals leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn "hockey stick bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and seals leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general corrosion to rear chassis of vehicle.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight oil leak front nearsidewheel hub
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.C.3c)
Full exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (2.7.4)
Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear upper (2.4.G.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole (6.1.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside both hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BN05 XPY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 XPY, 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 BN05 XPY registered?
BN05 XPY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2005.
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The MOT history for BN05 XPY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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