MOT Status
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29,171 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmemember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
low effort to offside and nearside rear service brake
poor washer aim
poor welded repair to rear cross member
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
REAR SERVICE BRAKE HAS POOR EFFORT
n/s front tyre perrishing at tred
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
REAR SERVICE BRAKE HAS POOR EFFORT
n/s front tyre perrishing at tred
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame on rear axcel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on axcel (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp securing rings corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
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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BT05 DXO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 BT05 DXO, 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 BT05 DXO registered?
BT05 DXO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2005.
Is BT05 DXO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT05 DXO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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