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AF55 BBK

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,168 mi
Last recorded39,168 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,168 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 39,168 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 38,855 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 38,855 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 26,793 miles

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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AF55 BBK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF55 BBK, 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 AF55 BBK registered?

AF55 BBK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AF55 BBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 BBK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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