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AU55 GGV

2005 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,363 mi
Last recorded126,363 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 GGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 126,363 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear rear brakes working but a bit low on readings

Pass 2 Jul 2025 123,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,197 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 116,726 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 112,707 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 112,703 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure Both rear side facing bench bases insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering drop arm insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2021 108,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 103,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,218 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,611 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,750 miles

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

high level stop lamp missing

screen chipped

Fail 26 Nov 2015 94,748 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

high level stop lamp missing

screen chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2014 87,367 miles

Advise chip in screen

Advise front hubs leaking slightly

Advise slight play on steering arm from box

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 87,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Advise chip in screen

Advise front hubs leaking slightly

Advise slight play on steering arm from box

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,184 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 80,167 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s front disc corroding/pitting on inner surface

slight damage to both front seat belt webbing

Fail 11 Dec 2012 76,708 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

N/S door step damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,708 miles

N/S door step damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,593 miles

Advise chip in screen

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,593 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Advise chip in screen

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,155 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 42,964 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 27,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AU55 GGV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AU55 GGV, 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 AU55 GGV registered?

AU55 GGV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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