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AV55 HCL

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 HCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,532 miles

Front SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM TRUNIONS

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INFRONT OF AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 114,532 miles

Front SLIGHT FLUID LEAK FROM TRUNIONS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INFRONT OF AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 113,050 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 113,048 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 112,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 108,411 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the edges and wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 22 Nov 2022 108,408 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the edges and wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,860 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,725 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front swivel joint has slight movement in

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 24 May 2019 88,893 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel pump noisey

Fail 17 May 2019 88,842 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

fuel pump noisey

Pass 15 May 2018 81,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 May 2017 75,348 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 753,436 miles

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

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

steering idle arm bush has slight play in

Pass 3 May 2016 68,961 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 62,898 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 55,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 48,107 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 42,101 miles

drivers door dificult to secure shut

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,425 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

N/S/R passenger door difficult to close

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen wipers getting poor

Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,195 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,616 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 302,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,067 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 HCL is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AV55 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

AV55 HCL is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is AV55 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 HCL shows 26 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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