MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,016 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hub seal weeping
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Hub seal weeping
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel leaking
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front swivel leaking
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Slight oil leak from swivel.
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Door has to be unlocked from outside before use
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Door has to be unlocked from outside before use
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
O/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Slight leak from n/s/f swivel hub seal
Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearimg
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO57 RUH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 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 AO57 RUH, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AO57 RUH is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2007.
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