MOT Status
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113,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play {drop arm} (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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BN55 FFJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 BN55 FFJ, 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 BN55 FFJ?
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What year was BN55 FFJ registered?
BN55 FFJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is BN55 FFJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN55 FFJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BN55 FFJ have outstanding finance?
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