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AF05 FTE

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,338 mi
Last recorded101,338 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FTE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,338 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 101,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 99,652 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,137 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 96,641 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 96,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 96,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 96,623 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,540 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 90,908 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 87,491 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 835,340 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 835,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,246 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,960 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 65,313 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 65,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,898 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 56,898 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,206 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 41,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,805 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 24,035 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 21,450 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 17,715 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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AF05 FTE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AF05 FTE, 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 AF05 FTE registered?

AF05 FTE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AF05 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 FTE shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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