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AJ05 CPK

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

84,431 mi
Last recorded84,431 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 84,431 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 84,389 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 84,159 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 83,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 82,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 79,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 75,813 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,912 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2016 68,624 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,961 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perish cracked in treads

Pass 27 Sep 2014 61,183 miles

oil leak from engine cam cover

wipers don't park

Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside headlamp cracked

offside side step badly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 55,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside headlamp cracked

offside side step badly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,451 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 46,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 20,648 miles

rear of vehicle fully laden unable to fully inspect rear seats and seatbelts

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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AJ05 CPK 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 AJ05 CPK, 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 AJ05 CPK registered?

AJ05 CPK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AJ05 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 CPK 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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