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2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration AX55LOG
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 15 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 153,890 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
3 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 153,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed o/s and n/s (7.1.2 (b))
18 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,564 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2025 14 Jun 20265 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,363 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2024 14 Jun 202621 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,122 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024 14 Jun 20263 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Road wheel fixing missing on all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
15 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,540 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,825 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,656 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2020 14 Jun 20265 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,999 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,115 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2018 14 Jun 202617 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,339 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016 14 Jun 20263 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,016 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015 14 Jun 20262 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
3 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,558 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014 14 Jun 20263 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,035 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013 14 Jun 202619 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,075 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
20 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 57,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,410 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,009 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202623 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,726 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2009 14 Jun 202622 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
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AX55LOG was registered on 2005-12-16
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