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AV55HBP
2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration AV55HBP
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 16 May 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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46 Total Defects Recorded
13 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 178,557 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 178,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 175,341 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,742 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,263 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 162,059 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,630 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022 15 Jun 20267 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,112 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 147,530 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
28 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,081 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2018 15 Jun 202622 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,082 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,082 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,911 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016 15 Jun 20263 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,911 MI
15 Jun 202611 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,809 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 15 Jun 20269 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,671 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2014 15 Jun 202610 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,946 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2013 15 Jun 202611 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,642 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 975,508 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 15 Jun 202621 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,626 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010 15 Jun 202620 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,731 MI
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AV55HBP was registered on 2005-09-20
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