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AF05 OJV

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

155,109 mi
Last recorded155,109 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 OJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 155,109 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))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 152,906 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 149,839 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 147,145 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 144,233 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 141,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,488 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 137,488 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 136,222 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 134,039 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 128,608 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 124,512 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 115,155 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber rubber bushes are slightly worn causing slight play

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 98,265 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 82,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,432 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,087 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 OJV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 AF05 OJV, 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 AF05 OJV registered?

AF05 OJV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AF05 OJV safe to buy?

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