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AV55 MBU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,804 mi
Last recorded29,804 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 29,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 29,774 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 29,774 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 29,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,359 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,014 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

front registration plate damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,659 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 23,837 miles

n/s/f hub leaking slightly

rear discs corroded on inner faces

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,124 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 MBU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MBU, 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 MBU registered?

AV55 MBU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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