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4 GSW

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,777 mi
Last recorded121,777 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 GSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 121,777 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 121,777 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 119,213 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 119,213 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL REG LEAKING (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn REAR PROP (FRONT UJ) (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 114,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 111,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel regulator slight seepage

Pass 22 Apr 2021 108,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 106,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 106,029 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 100,636 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 93,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn front

Pass 10 May 2017 87,745 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 87,745 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 82,623 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 75,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 May 2014 69,003 miles

Slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Fail 20 May 2014 69,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,020 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 61,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 52,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,111 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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4 GSW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 4 GSW, 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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4 GSW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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