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2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration WD55GFU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 14 Jan 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,042 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- rear crossmember has corrosion
- oil leak
- o/s/r brake disk has pitting
- o/s centre chassi section has corrosion
16 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,651 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- rear crossmember has slight corrosion
- o/s/r brake disk inner face pitted
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,211 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wipers do not stop in park position (3.1 (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 At steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 98,942 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,458 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023 26 Jun 202621 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,614 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022 26 Jun 20266 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,764 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2021 26 Jun 20267 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,432 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2020 26 Jun 202618 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 73,823 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2019 26 Jun 202612 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,492 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2018 26 Jun 202612 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 68,492 MI
26 Jun 202614 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,614 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017 26 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 54,300 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016 26 Jun 202614 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 54,300 MI
26 Jun 202614 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,360 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2015 26 Jun 202610 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,421 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2014 26 Jun 202613 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,405 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2013 26 Jun 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,086 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2012 26 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,847 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202614 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,847 MI
26 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,461 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2010 26 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!
WD55GFU was registered on 2005-12-23
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