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AO55 AKZ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

118,374 mi
Last recorded118,374 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 AKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,374 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,935 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 113,848 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 112,181 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front cross pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front hubs seals leaking slightly

both headlamp patterns just to standard

Pass 28 Sep 2021 111,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front cross (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,062 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,448 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,230 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 91,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,981 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,281 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,353 miles

osf / nsf swivel joint seals slight weep

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,743 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 45,743 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,145 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 35,144 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 25,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 17,256 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 AKZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AKZ, 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 AO55 AKZ registered?

AO55 AKZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AO55 AKZ safe to buy?

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