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AO55 UCW

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,310 mi
Last recorded190,310 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UCW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 190,310 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip has gone opaque (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged (secure & can read ok)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened back seat belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 13 Nov 2017 190,305 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing both pieces & buckle missing (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip has gone opaque (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged (secure & can read ok)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened back seat belt (5.2.2a)

both front headlamps discolouring

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

rear step rotted out

Pass 18 Nov 2016 176,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged (secure & not likely to be misread)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 176,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front number plate damaged (secure & not likely to be misread)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 160,001 miles

Front number plate damaged (secure & can read ok)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

stone chip in swept area going opaque

Pass 7 Nov 2014 132,488 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 132,488 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,378 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 76,381 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,988 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

play in nearsaide rear top shock bush

Fail 10 Nov 2011 58,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

play in front offside steering ball joint[on front drag link]

play in nearsaide rear top shock bush

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,590 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 30,308 miles

unable to test N/S/F seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2009 30,308 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

unable to test N/S/F seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,253 miles

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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AO55 UCW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

AO55 UCW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is AO55 UCW safe to buy?

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