MOT Status
ValidMileage
258,283 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front bumper corroded
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front propshaft removed at time of test
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear slight leak from half shaft seal
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear slight leak from half shaft seal
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Both front Wiperblades splitting but still clear screen
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside reae halfshaft gasket leaking oil on to wheel rim
rear brake discs pitted on inner edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside rear brake disc back plate bent.
Oil leak
Rear brake pads wearing thin.
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
AJ55 RCX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 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 RCX, 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 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AJ55 RCX?
You can check the full history of AJ55 RCX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AJ55 RCX registered?
AJ55 RCX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2006.
Is AJ55 RCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AJ55 RCX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AJ55 RCX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AJ55 RCX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.