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AO55 AHX

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

68,687 mi
Last recorded68,687 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 AHX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 68,687 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 68,664 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 56,048 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,054 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,538 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 45,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,153 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub slight leak

Fail 6 Sep 2021 44,144 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear pipe on top of chassis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres are perished cracking in tread

Fail 15 Sep 2020 42,720 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

all four tyres are perished cracking in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 39,930 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,096 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt "A" frame (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,871 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,228 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides, (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel tank is damp around filler hose area.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 27,506 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,723 miles

both outer door handles appear to be coming loose at one or other of their inner fixing bolts,but aresecure enough to function o.k.at present.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 199,440 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 19,943 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear brake pads look as if they could have been overheated and are starting to break up!.

vehicle has a foldable step fitted to each side, which is seized in the down position, but does not protrude excessively.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 17,377 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc's slightly rusty!

Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,226 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 11,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 8,585 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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AO55 AHX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO55 AHX, 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 AO55 AHX registered?

AO55 AHX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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