MOT Status
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176,608 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both front axles swivels leaking grease
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)
Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread
All brake pipes rusty.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All brake pipes rusty.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M5 BJA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 M5 BJA, 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 M5 BJA registered?
M5 BJA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 2006.
Is M5 BJA safe to buy?
The MOT history for M5 BJA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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