MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,172 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside cut to cord but not exposed
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside cut to cord but not exposed
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f hub seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO55 DFV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 AO55 DFV, 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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How do I check the history of AO55 DFV?
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What year was AO55 DFV registered?
AO55 DFV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2005.
Is AO55 DFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO55 DFV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AO55 DFV have outstanding finance?
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