MOT Status
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101,145 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chassis out riggers corroded
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chassis out riggers corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose mounting detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose mounting detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle "a" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides chassis/crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe damaged (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front suspension and axle corroded
Both rear body mounting brackets broken
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Hole in rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Both rear body mounting brackets broken
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Both rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded All coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front steering swivels slightly damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle badly corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Both rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded All coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front steering swivels slightly damp
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle badly corroded
Front and rear suspension components and chassis are corroded due to age
Front and rear suspension components chassis and all coil spring carriers are corroded
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Some areas slightly corroded including rear crossmember
all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
all coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
all coil springs corroded
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AV55 FBO 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 79.2%.
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 FBO, 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 FBO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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