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AO55 OSW

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,949 mi
Last recorded63,949 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 63,949 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 63,948 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,005 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 61,863 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 61,863 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,732 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 59,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,800 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 43,620 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OSW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

AO55 OSW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AO55 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO55 OSW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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