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2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration FE55FCV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 21 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,134 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2026 6 Jun 202629 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 129,223 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR AXLE BALL JOINT DUST COVER POOR CONDITION
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,045 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY
- FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
8 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH N/S/ TRACK RODS HAVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- BONNET TRICKY TO OPEN
- FRONT COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
- EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY RUSTY
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,661 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2022 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,737 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front and offside front hub seals slighty leaking
20 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front and offside front hub seals slighty leaking
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,692 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019 6 Jun 202610 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,831 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018 6 Jun 202628 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,745 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
14 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,845 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
12 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,469 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,859 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014 6 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,713 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 6 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,709 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
9 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,052 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2012 6 Jun 20261 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 69,481 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,481 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,199 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2010 6 Jun 20268 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,372 MI
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FE55FCV was registered on 2005-09-12
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