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AF55 DAU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,425 mi
Last recorded100,425 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 DAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,425 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 100,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 92,743 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 92,728 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Lower 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))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 86,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has corrosion at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has corrosion at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 86,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded front section as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to reae brake pipe corroded rear section as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement excess movement between sector shaft and pitman arm (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has corrosion at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe has corrosion at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear propshaft rear u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,637 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,292 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate has damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread pattern strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked inner side wall strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked outer side wall strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread pattern strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked inner side wall strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked outer side wall strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,287 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lamp goes out when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate has damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread pattern strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked inner side wall strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked outer side wall strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced badly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked in tread pattern strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked inner side wall strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked outer side wall strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,478 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,766 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 49,802 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,078 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 34,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 28,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 21,704 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 21,698 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 9,942 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 60,799 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 60,798 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 DAU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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