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AV55 FBO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,145 mi
Last recorded101,145 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 101,145 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis out riggers corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2025 101,144 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

chassis out riggers corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2025 101,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose mounting detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged hose mounting detached (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shocker turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle "a" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides chassis/crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe damaged (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front suspension and axle corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 100,713 miles

Both rear body mounting brackets broken

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 28 Oct 2024 100,688 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Hole in both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Hole in rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both rear body mounting brackets broken

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,879 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Both rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front steering swivels slightly damp

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

Underside of vehicle badly corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2023 99,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Both rear (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front steering swivels slightly damp

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

Underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,318 miles

Front and rear suspension components and chassis are corroded due to age

Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,198 miles

Front and rear suspension components chassis and all coil spring carriers are corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 98,977 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Some areas slightly corroded including rear crossmember

Pass 25 Sep 2019 98,366 miles

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 98,366 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 98,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,324 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,542 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,033 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,971 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 76,985 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,912 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,018 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,974 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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AV55 FBO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FBO, 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 AV55 FBO registered?

AV55 FBO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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