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A5 AMO

2007 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,001 mi
Last recorded125,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Defender68,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 AMO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 125,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 124,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 123,592 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/f, o/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 123,592 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

n/s/f, o/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2023 122,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front feed and flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front feed and flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all wheel rims corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 117,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 115,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 109,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 109,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,265 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rear

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 90,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 90,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,532 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,331 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,977 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,496 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,496 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 47,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 33,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,988 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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A5 AMO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 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 A5 AMO, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A5 AMO registered?

A5 AMO is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is A5 AMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 AMO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 AMO have outstanding finance?

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