MOT Status
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68,687 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub slight leak
Brake performance not tested brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe on top of chassis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub slight leak
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all four tyres are perished cracking in tread
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
all four tyres are perished cracking in tread
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt "A" frame (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel tank is damp around filler hose area.
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both outer door handles appear to be coming loose at one or other of their inner fixing bolts,but aresecure enough to function o.k.at present.
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s rear brake pads look as if they could have been overheated and are starting to break up!.
vehicle has a foldable step fitted to each side, which is seized in the down position, but does not protrude excessively.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc's slightly rusty!
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AO55 AHX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 AO55 AHX, 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 AO55 AHX registered?
AO55 AHX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2005.
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