MOT Status
ValidMileage
199,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SLIGHT WEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER BUSH. SLIGHT WEAR IN REAR UPPER BALL JOINT.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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RY55 AEJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 RY55 AEJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of RY55 AEJ?
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What year was RY55 AEJ registered?
RY55 AEJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2006.
Is RY55 AEJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY55 AEJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RY55 AEJ have outstanding finance?
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