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2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration AV55HBJ
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 08 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,217 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,627 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 103,288 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,137 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023 15 Jun 20269 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,156 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,058 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 94,398 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 94,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 90,188 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,522 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018 15 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,627 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017 15 Jun 202621 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,850 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 15 Jun 202620 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,177 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015 15 Jun 20263 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,812 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2014 15 Jun 202614 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,689 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2012 15 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,305 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2011 15 Jun 202616 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,239 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2010 15 Jun 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,117 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2009 15 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!
AV55HBJ was registered on 2005-09-23
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