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2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration AV55DDF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 24 Apr 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 75,643 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 73,271 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2026 15 Jun 202630 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 72,255 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2024 15 Jun 202610 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,020 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear and front (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 72,020 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear and front (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,033 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
29 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
- Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
10 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,555 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,383 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016 15 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,383 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,606 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015 15 Jun 20267 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,660 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,698 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
7 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 28,532 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,988 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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AV55DDF was registered on 2005-09-02
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