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AX54 VLH

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,307 mi
Last recorded191,307 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 191,307 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 191,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 179,921 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 153,845 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 153,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 131,393 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 131,393 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 10,959 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 10,959 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 83,484 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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AX54 VLH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VLH, 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 VLH registered?

AX54 VLH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AX54 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 VLH shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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