MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,895 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front brake discs and pads worn
front brake discs and pads worn
All brake pads 50% worn approx
Rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front brake discs and pads worn
Front brake pads 50-60% worn
o/s/r tyre 2-3mm tread depth
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
front brake discs and pads worn
o/s/r tyre worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
rear tyres worn and cracking
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front tyres worn
n/s mirror broken
steering box leaking
Front brake pads wearing
Front tyres worn
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s rear view mirror damaged
n/s/f tyre 3-4mm
Corrosion showing on front and rear metal brake pipes. All tyres are cracking, passenger side rear has a nail in its tread. Slight play in drivers side front wheel bearing.
Corrosion showing on front to rear metal brake pipe sections. Slight play in offside steering track rod end.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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AP55 AYB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 AP55 AYB, 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 AP55 AYB?
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What year was AP55 AYB registered?
AP55 AYB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2005.
Is AP55 AYB safe to buy?
The MOT history for AP55 AYB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AP55 AYB have outstanding finance?
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