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AV55 DEU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,904 mi
Last recorded17,904 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 DEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 17,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,889 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated fuel tank/filler neck breather. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,847 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 17,800 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 17,749 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 17,509 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 17,247 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 16,902 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,684 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 16,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 16,410 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,804 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,487 miles

o/s/f swivel seal leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2012 15,470 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/f swivel seal leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,941 miles

slight oil leak o/s/r swivel

Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,617 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 144,783 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 11,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/side front hub seal has a small leek of oil

Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,920 miles

small chip in screen

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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AV55 DEU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AV55 DEU, 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 AV55 DEU registered?

AV55 DEU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is AV55 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 DEU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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