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All 4 drive flanges at wheels are worn
Front Both front road wheels are corroded.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F Body mount mount prescribed area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft/axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft/axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rea axle "A" frame ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
All 4 drive flanges at wheels are worn
Front Both front road wheels are corroded.
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F Body mount mount prescribed area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft/axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft/axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front front hub seals leaking both sides
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
corrosion to all coil springs
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Passengers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge.
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s wing mirror is craked
o/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner edge,
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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AV55 APZ 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 75%.
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 AV55 APZ, 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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AV55 APZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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