MOT Status
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110,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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OIL LEAK ENGINE
OIL LEAK FRONT AND REAR DIFF UNITS
OIL LEAK TRANSMISSION
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake pipes slightly corroded
Rear brake pipes covered in grease
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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AJ05 CTO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 AJ05 CTO, 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 AJ05 CTO registered?
AJ05 CTO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2005.
Is AJ05 CTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ05 CTO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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