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AE05 HHB

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

73,736 mi
Last recorded73,736 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 HHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2025 72,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2025 72,752 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 72,153 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front swivel seals leaking grease

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,199 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded but outside tow bar prescribed areas

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,260 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 69,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,650 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 68,089 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 68,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 66,015 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,802 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 64,802 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 60,602 miles

tyres slighty perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 60,479 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 60,479 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,638 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 57,638 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All tyres perished

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front swivel housing leaking grease

Pass 23 Mar 2013 51,221 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 48,633 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Small amount of grease leaking from N/S/F swevel seal.

Pass 12 Mar 2011 45,469 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,690 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 41,678 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 35,830 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 26,405 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 26,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to both front seat belts

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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AE05 HHB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE05 HHB, 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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AE05 HHB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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