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2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration FG05EDU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 15 Aug 2024
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,762 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
15 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
1 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 85,679 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
28 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 85,679 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
24 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,003 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
11 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,412 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020 4 Jun 202622 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,232 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2018 4 Jun 20262 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,040 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. caused by damage to front of vehicle (1.8)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint connected to steering box (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,369 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner chassis (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
21 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step (6.1.C.1)
- Centre Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner chassis (3.6.B.2c)
3 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 69,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet release handle broken
- Steering box drop arm slight split in ball joint boot
- Oil Leak engine
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,056 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 4 Jun 202620 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,363 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
20 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,814 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2013 4 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,544 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,544 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,888 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2010 4 Jun 20268 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 28,888 MI
4 Jun 20262 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,988 MI
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FG05EDU was registered on 2005-03-23
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