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A911 GBA

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,090 mi
Last recorded71,090 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA911 GBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link bracket rusty

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar link bracket rusty

Fail 23 Sep 2025 71,090 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link bracket rusty

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar link bracket rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,374 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 68,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel joint leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 64,616 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 52,377 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 454,745 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,592 miles

All four tyres perrished

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 42,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 39,332 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,908 miles

both wipers worn

Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,716 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,193 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,064 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2009 28,064 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,652 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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A911 GBA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A911 GBA, 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 A911 GBA registered?

A911 GBA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is A911 GBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A911 GBA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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