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AV05 EOG

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,444 mi
Last recorded75,444 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 75,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff pinion oil seal ()

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,366 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff pinion oil seal ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside front and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 59,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and offside front and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,904 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 50,384 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 37,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 37,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,647 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 30,647 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 23,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 19,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,439 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 16,287 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 16,287 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AV05 EOG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV05 EOG, 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 AV05 EOG registered?

AV05 EOG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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