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2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration WN55UBO
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 03 Jul 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,269 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2026 26 Jun 202610 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,733 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2025 26 Jun 202611 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,933 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,905 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drag link end 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
- Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end 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
- Offside Front Drag link end 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
- Nearside Front Track rod end 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
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,398 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,752 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Axle swivel joint leaking
23 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Axle swivel joint leaking
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
16 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 80,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Tailgate catch loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Minor fuel seeping from high pressure pump
- Nearside Front Axle swivel hub seal weeping
- Offside Front Axle swivel hub seal weeping
- Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,216 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021 26 Jun 202612 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,432 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 55,738 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019 26 Jun 20266 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,730 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2017 26 Jun 20261 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 40,671 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f lamp slight damage
- steering box ball joint some play
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,500 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,551 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2014 26 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 33,512 MI
26 Jun 202611 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,512 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 26 Jun 202613 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,868 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012 26 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,882 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 26 Jun 202614 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,430 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010 26 Jun 20263 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,370 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2009 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!
WN55UBO was registered on 2005-10-21
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