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AV05 KHB

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,193 mi
Last recorded147,193 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 KHB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 147,193 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 136,990 miles

Chips in windscreen not yet to excess

Pass 19 Nov 2015 124,686 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 117,137 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 100,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 100,091 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 79,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 69,537 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 69,537 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 58,596 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KHB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AV05 KHB, 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 KHB registered?

AV05 KHB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is AV05 KHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 KHB shows 12 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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