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AJ55 KPT

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

136,332 mi
Last recorded136,332 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 KPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear slight hole / corroded end of chassis

Pass 6 Nov 2024 130,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 124,894 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,288 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 113,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 112,388 miles

Oil leaks under vehicle.

Fail 7 Apr 2021 112,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Abs and Traction warning lights on dash indicating a fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Oil leaks under vehicle.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 110,894 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 107,049 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 101,312 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 101,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,771 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,078 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 92,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil level is low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,820 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 80,023 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 79,982 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,788 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 66,638 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 66,638 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,509 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,081 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,374 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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AJ55 KPT 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 AJ55 KPT, 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 AJ55 KPT registered?

AJ55 KPT is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 2005.

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