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2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration AE55FXD
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 07 Aug 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,467 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes orange in colour no play found at time of test (5.3.2 (c))
- fuel filter housing and pipes slightly wet but no leaks found at time of test
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner wing bolt on panel excessively corroded
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
28 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,467 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes orange in colour no play found at time of test (5.3.2 (c))
- fuel filter housing and pipes slightly wet but no leaks found at time of test
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner wing bolt on panel excessively corroded
- Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
7 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,779 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- bolt on panel under air box excessivly corroded
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,617 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Bolt on bracket under heater box at nearside bulkhead very corroded
- Fuel noted around new fuel filter area, no leak found at time of test
4 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bolt on bracket under heater box at nearside bulkhead very corroded
- Fuel noted around new fuel filter area, no leak found at time of test
1 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,023 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have corrosion on inner breaking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,033 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp outer casing damaged, but still works as intended at time of test (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,061 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine would advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 69,590 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear diff support mounting arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating
3 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,981 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2019 14 Jun 20268 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 56,924 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,047 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- centre to rear exhaust joint extremely corroded not leaking at time of test
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,137 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2016 14 Jun 202610 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,658 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2015 14 Jun 202610 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,658 MI
14 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,608 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014 14 Jun 20265 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,947 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 14 Jun 202624 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,253 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 14 Jun 20261 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,443 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 14 Jun 202626 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,329 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 14 Jun 202620 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 19,964 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AE55FXD was registered on 2005-09-01
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