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AJ55 KOV

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,135 mi
Last recorded19,135 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,135 miles

Oil leak

advise nearside rear/offside rear tyres becoming perrished .advise attention needed

Pass 13 Nov 2008 14,244 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 12 Nov 2008 14,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front and both rear tyres starting to perish in tread .

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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AJ55 KOV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ55 KOV, 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 AJ55 KOV registered?

AJ55 KOV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AJ55 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 KOV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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