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AE55 FXD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,121 mi
Last recorded115,121 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 FXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 115,121 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front hub seals slightly leaking, both sides

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear diff support ball joint dust cover split

clutch pedal anti slip missing

fuel tank shield corroded but still secure at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2026 115,068 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front hub seals slightly leaking, both sides

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear diff support ball joint dust cover split

clutch pedal anti slip missing

fuel tank shield corroded but still secure at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2025 108,467 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes orange in colour no play found at time of test (5.3.2 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing bolt on panel excessively corroded

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

fuel filter housing and pipes slightly wet but no leaks found at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2025 108,467 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes orange in colour no play found at time of test (5.3.2 (c))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wing bolt on panel excessively corroded

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

fuel filter housing and pipes slightly wet but no leaks found at time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2024 101,779 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bolt on panel under air box excessivly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 94,617 miles

Bolt on bracket under heater box at nearside bulkhead very corroded

Fuel noted around new fuel filter area, no leak found at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2023 94,610 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bolt on bracket under heater box at nearside bulkhead very corroded

Fuel noted around new fuel filter area, no leak found at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,023 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have corrosion on inner breaking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp outer casing damaged, but still works as intended at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine would advise further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,590 miles

Rear diff support mounting arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 51,047 miles

centre to rear exhaust joint extremely corroded not leaking at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,137 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,658 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 37,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,608 miles

rear exhaust braket very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2012 31,947 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,443 miles

rear exhaust joint getting very corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 22,329 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,964 miles

slight seeping seeping on both tractor joints

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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AE55 FXD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AE55 FXD, 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 AE55 FXD registered?

AE55 FXD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AE55 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 FXD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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