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2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,134 mi
Last recorded128,134 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 WTL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 128,134 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 121,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,671 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 115,663 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 115,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,254 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking slightly

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 109,254 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking slightly

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 107,764 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 106,349 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 106,346 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 104,774 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 104,774 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 May 2016 98,425 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,425 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper inappropriately modified rubber bush worn (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,819 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,534 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 74,597 miles

both front and o/s rear brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,712 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,139 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 45,835 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,995 miles

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

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

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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1 WTL is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 1 WTL, 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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1 WTL is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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