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AJ05 CTO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,904 mi
Last recorded110,904 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 110,904 miles

OIL LEAK ENGINE

OIL LEAK FRONT AND REAR DIFF UNITS

OIL LEAK TRANSMISSION

Fail 26 Sep 2025 110,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 30 Sep 2024 107,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 103,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 100,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,410 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,067 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 94,311 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 89,344 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 84,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 79,294 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 78,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 72,756 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 67,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 63,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 57,508 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 50,875 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,400 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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AJ05 CTO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 CTO, 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 CTO registered?

AJ05 CTO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is AJ05 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 CTO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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