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AX54 HTG

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,940 mi
Last recorded104,940 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 HTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 104,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 103,367 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 103,348 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Driver's. (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection to calliper. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexy pipe connection above rear axle. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 99,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 98,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 98,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 84,990 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 82,181 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 77,085 miles

Front steering arm ball joint dust covers perished (Both)

Pass 12 Jan 2018 73,949 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,726 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,197 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2013 58,592 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 58,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 55,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,115 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 48,564 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,267 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 37,841 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 37,841 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,979 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 31,975 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AX54 HTG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX54 HTG, 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 AX54 HTG registered?

AX54 HTG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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