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AV55 HCH

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,320 mi
Last recorded131,320 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HCH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,320 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 131,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 128,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 126,688 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 126,687 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bottom shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 111,374 miles

Rear trailing arm triangle bushes starting to separate.

Both front seat belts frayed at bottom.

Drop arm ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn.

Nearside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside headlamp lenses faded.

Offside Rear seat belt frayed at bottom.

Rear shock top and bottom bushes worn.

Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,367 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member with in 30cm of rear a frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member with 30 cm of a frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front seat belts frayed at bottom.

Drop arm ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn.

Nearside Front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside headlamp lenses faded.

Offside Rear seat belt frayed at bottom.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock top and bottom bushes worn.

Rear trailing arm triangle bushes starting to separate.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 105,600 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 101,379 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ALL lower bushes poor (2.7.4)

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,278 miles

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

Rear side facing seats have belts removed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip to screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 93,849 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,766 miles

Exhaust mountings corroded badly

Offside passenger door lock damaged

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 72,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,684 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 67,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,921 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 56,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,529 miles

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

oil leaks from axles

Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,154 miles

windscreen has a chip less than 40mm outside swept area on drivers side

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 HCH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HCH, 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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AV55 HCH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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