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AV55 MXC

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,244 mi
Last recorded68,244 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 MXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 68,244 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 66,556 miles

Rear axle A frame support joint worn and gator split

Rear exhaust flange weak

Pass 11 Oct 2023 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle support A frame ball joint dust cover split

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,375 miles

fuel block on back of engine damp

rear axle a frame ball joint dust cover damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2021 60,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 58,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 53,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 50,619 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 47,875 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 47,875 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. BOTH (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,158 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 35,332 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,634 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 31,634 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 27,540 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 27,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,493 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 15,815 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 MXC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

AV55 MXC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 2005.

Is AV55 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 MXC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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