MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel filter at rear outer caaing rusty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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AV55 XEG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 XEG, 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 AV55 XEG registered?
AV55 XEG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 2005.
Is AV55 XEG safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV55 XEG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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