MOT Status
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115,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front hub seals slightly leaking, both sides
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear diff support ball joint dust cover split
clutch pedal anti slip missing
fuel tank shield corroded but still secure at time of test
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Front hub seals slightly leaking, both sides
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear diff support ball joint dust cover split
clutch pedal anti slip missing
fuel tank shield corroded but still secure at time of test
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes orange in colour no play found at time of test (5.3.2 (c))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing bolt on panel excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
fuel filter housing and pipes slightly wet but no leaks found at time of test
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes orange in colour no play found at time of test (5.3.2 (c))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wing bolt on panel excessively corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
fuel filter housing and pipes slightly wet but no leaks found at time of test
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bolt on panel under air box excessivly corroded
Bolt on bracket under heater box at nearside bulkhead very corroded
Fuel noted around new fuel filter area, no leak found at time of test
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Bolt on bracket under heater box at nearside bulkhead very corroded
Fuel noted around new fuel filter area, no leak found at time of test
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have corrosion on inner breaking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp outer casing damaged, but still works as intended at time of test (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine would advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff support mounting arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre to rear exhaust joint extremely corroded not leaking at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear exhaust braket very rusty
rear exhaust joint getting very corroded
slight seeping seeping on both tractor joints
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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AE55 FXD is a 2005 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 82.6%.
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 AE55 FXD, 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 AE55 FXD registered?
AE55 FXD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2005.
Is AE55 FXD safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE55 FXD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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