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AV55 XXM

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

108,324 mi
Last recorded108,324 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 108,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 107,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 106,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 104,906 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 103,612 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,079 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,792 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 79,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,355 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,545 miles

Both rear road springs surface corroded.

Exhaust joints corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r inward facing seat belt buckle casing broken but operation not affected.

Pass 3 May 2012 56,955 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 54,702 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 42,381 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2010 42,381 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 32,310 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 32,310 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 XXM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

AV55 XXM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AV55 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 XXM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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