MOT Status
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87,035 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff axle watts linkage ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around oil seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around the oil seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (long rear rod ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff axle watts linkage ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around oil seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around the oil seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (long rear rod ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle tramp rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub oil seal residue (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play long rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play long rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle tramp rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub oil seal residue (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play long rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper tramp bar ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak around the radiator plastic expansion bottle area ? ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub has oil residue around the hub oil seal area ? (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper tramp bar ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Coolant leak around the radiator plastic expansion bottle area ? ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub has oil residue around the hub oil seal area ? (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 1 x 382 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Fuel system component leaking filter/housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO55 DJF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 DJF, 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 DJF registered?
AO55 DJF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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