MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,454 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel vent pipe perished seepage
Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
fuel vent pipe perished seepage
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear axle top ball joint boot perished
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear axle top ball joint boot perished
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
rear axle upper ball joint boot perished
rear fuel vent pipe perished
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Fuel system component leaking from fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front no plate slightly damaged
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front swivel joint housing leaking
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front swivel joint housing leaking
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G5 HJW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 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 G5 HJW, 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 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was G5 HJW registered?
G5 HJW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2006.
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