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926 UAF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,038 mi
Last recorded149,038 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration926 UAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 149,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 140,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 131,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 123,102 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 123,055 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear body support tube excessively corroded where joined to inner & outer edges of chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner edge of chassis rail excessively corroded by rear crossmember/side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of chassis rail excessively corroded by side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body support tube corroded where joined to outer edges of chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 115,821 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside & rear differential housing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 115,612 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint cover split/excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside & rear differential housing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber upper bush worn with slight play detected (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 101,845 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 101,844 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,015 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()

Nearside Front Tyre perished on in side side wall

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on in side side wall

Offside Front Tyre perished on side wall

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

rear exhaust flange / mount corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 87,104 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,960 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 78,960 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,705 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 59,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,678 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 50,674 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r and o/s/f hub cap seals missing

play in rear halfshaft to flanges.o/s bad

Fail 17 Sep 2010 42,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r and o/s/f hub cap seals missing

play in rear halfshaft to flanges.o/s bad

Pass 15 Sep 2009 33,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,019 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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926 UAF 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 66.7%.

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 926 UAF, 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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926 UAF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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