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AO55 BSY

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,180 mi
Last recorded21,180 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,180 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OSF headlight stone chipped & cracked.

Fail 24 Sep 2010 16,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

OSF headlight stone chipped & cracked.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 12,834 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,546 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 9,546 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 BSY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO55 BSY, 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 BSY registered?

AO55 BSY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AO55 BSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 BSY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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