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AO05 UCJ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,185 mi
Last recorded88,185 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 88,185 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,704 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 75,438 miles

Child seat fitted (nearside front)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded (rear end), not considered excessive

Fail 15 Dec 2015 75,268 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Nearside forward (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted (nearside front)

Front to rear brake pipe corroded (rear end), not considered excessive

Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underside including brake & fuel pipes heavily "wax-oiled"

Pass 17 Dec 2014 70,644 miles

Underside including brake & fuel pipes heavily "wax-oiled"

Pass 13 Jan 2014 64,615 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

ofs hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 49,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake disc inner rusty.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 49,659 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake disc inner rusty.

Pass 3 May 2011 46,560 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 37,127 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 32,998 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2009 32,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 28,954 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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AO05 UCJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AO05 UCJ, 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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AO05 UCJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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