MOT Status
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127,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WEARING
N/S/F STEERING ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT LIFT
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE52 MUD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 AE52 MUD, 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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What year was AE52 MUD registered?
AE52 MUD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2005.
Is AE52 MUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE52 MUD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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