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232 FDX

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,059 mi
Last recorded132,059 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration232 FDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 132,059 miles

Exhaust bracket broke

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 131,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust bracket broke

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 125,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside side step supports corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Dec 2024 125,021 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis end area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member - Various places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside side step supports corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 121,773 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,712 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 115,290 miles

Nearside Front swivel suspension joint slight play

Offside Rear fuel filter cable tied on

Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,290 miles

Emissions not tested Excess engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel suspension joint slight play

Offside Rear fuel filter cable tied on

Pass 16 May 2019 108,089 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERSICDE OF VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIRTY

Fail 15 May 2019 108,087 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross memeber corroded and holed withing 30cm of towbar fitting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

UNDERSICDE OF VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIRTY

Pass 18 May 2018 102,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

REAR SEATS NOT TESTED DUE TO OWNERS ITEMS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 98,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,959 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 74,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 May 2015 74,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 72,355 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 70,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 687,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 64,566 miles

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

rear discs badly pitted and corroded inner face

n/s/f step excessive corrosion

Fail 12 May 2011 64,564 miles

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

n/s/f step excessive corrosion

rear discs badly pitted and corroded inner face

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,752 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 46,163 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 46,158 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,955 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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232 FDX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 232 FDX, 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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232 FDX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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