MOT Status
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121,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play top link balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer final drive signs of slight dampness
Offside Front Outer final drive signs of slight dampness
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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RC53 AJS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 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 RC53 AJS, 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 20 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 RC53 AJS?
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What year was RC53 AJS registered?
RC53 AJS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.
Is RC53 AJS safe to buy?
The MOT history for RC53 AJS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RC53 AJS have outstanding finance?
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