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HR55 AJR

2005 Daimler Super V8

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

116,509 mi
Last recorded116,509 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Daimler Super V860,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHR55 AJR
MakeDaimler
ModelSuper V8
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 116,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 113,475 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,038 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,923 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 103,480 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 100,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cover split not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cover split not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 97,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe to caliper leaking under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cover split not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cover split not preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 94,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear tracking arm dust cover severely perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 9,226 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear tracking arm dust cover severely perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 91,821 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 87,856 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 87,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,709 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 75,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,976 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 70,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,172 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 58,949 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,402 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 55,590 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,423 miles

How Reliable is the Daimler Super V8?

Based on 11,576 MOT tests across 746 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
2,238
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 342
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 154
Brake pipe excessively corroded 143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 120
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 118
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HR55 AJR is a 2005 Daimler Super V8 in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2005 Daimler Super V8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 60,607 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 Daimler Super V8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HR55 AJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Super V8 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Daimler Super V8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HR55 AJR registered?

HR55 AJR is a 2005 Daimler Super V8, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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