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AD05 CRV

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

142,119 mi
Last recorded142,119 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 142,119 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,717 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 138,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 136,643 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 133,831 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 131,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 129,830 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,677 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 124,290 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 115,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 105,732 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 96,139 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 86,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,601 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 59,265 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2011 59,259 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,914 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,927 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,073 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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AD05 CRV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc 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 AD05 CRV, 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 AD05 CRV registered?

AD05 CRV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is AD05 CRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 CRV shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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