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AJP 90L

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,140 mi
Last recorded58,140 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJP 90L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 58,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 57,089 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 57,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 56,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 54,427 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 53,555 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 50,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 48,825 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 45,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,093 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 42,735 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 42,735 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 41,705 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,746 miles

Oil leak

handbrake warning light on but handbrake not binding

Pass 21 Dec 2011 37,517 miles

slight stepping and cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 20 Dec 2011 37,515 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

slight stepping and cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 2 Nov 2010 35,725 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,120 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 20,621 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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AJP 90L is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJP 90L, 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 AJP 90L registered?

AJP 90L is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is AJP 90L safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJP 90L shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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