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A10 GYO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,073 mi
Last recorded102,073 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 GYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 102,073 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 98,959 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 95,600 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 92,178 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 89,708 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 87,729 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,325 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 81,516 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,816 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 672,698 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 60,074 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 52,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 444,139 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 36,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 28,719 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 228,254 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 16,489 miles

Slight misting of oil on steering box.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 16,485 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight misting of oil on steering box.

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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A10 GYO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A10 GYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 GYO registered?

A10 GYO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is A10 GYO safe to buy?

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