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74 JW

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,865 mi
Last recorded133,865 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 JW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 133,865 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 131,216 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 126,125 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,043 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 116,806 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central cross member corroded... (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 112,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,323 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,595 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,361 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 87,882 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,027 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,027 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,589 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,840 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,462 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 546,478 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 546,477 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 47,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 384,376 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 384,375 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,169 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,212 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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74 JW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 74 JW, 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 74 JW registered?

74 JW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is 74 JW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 74 JW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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