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AC55 MCC

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 MCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 97,178 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 94,913 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,528 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 87,528 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 83,778 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 78,378 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 75,434 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 71,370 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt A frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 68,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt a frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,668 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear hub damp

Pass 3 Jan 2014 52,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 45,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 40,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

child seats x 3

Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2009 24,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats at near side rear offside rear and centre of rear .

Pass 6 Dec 2008 15,645 miles

all three of the centre row passenger seats have child seats fitted into them,. not allowing for a full inspection of the adult seatbelts.

nearside front swivel hub seal is weaping

steering system drop arm (at steering box) ball joint dust cover is split, this could allow the ingress of dust/grit and lead to premature wear of the joint

Fail 3 Dec 2008 15,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all three of the centre row passenger seats have child seats fitted into them,. not allowing for a full inspection of the adult seatbelts.

nearside front swivel hub seal is weaping

steering system drop arm (at steering box) ball joint dust cover is split, this could allow the ingress of dust/grit and lead to premature wear of the joint

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AC55 MCC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC55 MCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC55 MCC registered?

AC55 MCC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is AC55 MCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC55 MCC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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