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AE55 PUP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,419 mi
Last recorded150,419 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 150,419 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 145,095 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 141,386 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear uppers (5.3.2 (c))

rear cross member,rear body cross member corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,562 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 133,394 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 129,433 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 125,991 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 120,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,146 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 108,959 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,143 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,704 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,490 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,490 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,711 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 58,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 58,749 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 38,569 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 38,569 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 PUP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 AE55 PUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE55 PUP registered?

AE55 PUP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is AE55 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 PUP 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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