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AJ05 OFM

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,646 mi
Last recorded120,646 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 OFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 120,646 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,143 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 120,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 119,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,453 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 115,486 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 115,486 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 113,761 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 113,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 111,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 108,538 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 106,121 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 106,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,838 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 103,837 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 99,930 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 97,443 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 94,261 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,661 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 76,657 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 15 Jun 2011 76,657 miles

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 4 Jun 2010 60,966 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,867 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,867 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,169 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 OFM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AJ05 OFM, 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 AJ05 OFM registered?

AJ05 OFM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is AJ05 OFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ05 OFM shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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