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AD05 DLX

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

222,941 mi
Last recorded222,941 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 222,941 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 222,922 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 216,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 206,164 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 206,163 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 198,903 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 196,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 181,906 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 171,730 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2018 165,004 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 156,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 146,766 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 146,761 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 135,922 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 135,913 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 124,944 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 118,445 miles

n/s front seat belt very slightly damaged on edge but legal at test

n/s o/s front screen wiper blades just starting to smear screen

oil dampness arond under engine and gearbox area

slight travel on parking brake lever not excessive at test

Pass 8 Sep 2012 113,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 103,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 79,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 64,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,537 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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AD05 DLX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DLX, 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 AD05 DLX registered?

AD05 DLX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is AD05 DLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 DLX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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