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AV54 VTK

2005 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,784 mi
Last recorded102,784 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 VTK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,784 miles

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

damage on screen but not obstructing drivers view of the road

offside step badly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 100,889 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,916 miles

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

chip in screen...on limit

Fail 30 Dec 2014 93,579 miles

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

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

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

chip in screen...on limit

Pass 27 Dec 2013 90,809 miles

offside door latch fault intermittant

play in nearside drop arm link

Fail 27 Dec 2012 86,917 miles

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

lift in nearside track rod end

Pass 27 Dec 2012 86,917 miles

lift in nearside track rod end

Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,884 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 76,875 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres starting to perish

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 65,139 miles

front indicators faded...advise replacement bulbs

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

rear pads wearing low

Pass 21 Dec 2009 51,403 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 36,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,010 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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AV54 VTK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV54 VTK, 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

How do I check the history of AV54 VTK?

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What year was AV54 VTK registered?

AV54 VTK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is AV54 VTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 VTK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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