MOT Status
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132,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play o/s/f hub
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front hub slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis and rear body suport cross member surface rust
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front hub slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
chassis and rear body suport cross member surface rust
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear cross surface rust
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear chassis surface rust
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis cross member surface rust
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking rear of head (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis cross member surface rust
engine oil leak
front diff sweating
front hubs damp
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Nearside Rear nail intyre tread
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Upper Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT05 PHX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 PHX, 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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BT05 PHX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2005.
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