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AO55 BTF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,978 mi
Last recorded6,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 6,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 6,778 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 6,554 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 6,286 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 6,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 5,974 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,827 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 5,682 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2018 5,457 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 5,239 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 4,741 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 4,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 3,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 35,852 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,843 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 2,623 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 22,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 1,827 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 BTF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BTF, 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 BTF registered?

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

Is AO55 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 BTF shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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