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AO55 DJF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 87,035 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff axle watts linkage ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around oil seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around the oil seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (long rear rod ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 87,035 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff axle watts linkage ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive smell of diesel under bonnet area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around oil seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil residue around the oil seal (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (long rear rod ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,113 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle tramp rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub oil seal residue (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play long rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 85,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play long rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle tramp rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub oil seal residue (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play long rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 80,871 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper tramp bar ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak around the radiator plastic expansion bottle area ? ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub has oil residue around the hub oil seal area ? (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 80,871 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle upper tramp bar ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coolant leak around the radiator plastic expansion bottle area ? ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel hub has oil residue around the hub oil seal area ? (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 1 x 382 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,859 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 72,662 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2021 69,746 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 69,746 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 67,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 67,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking filter/housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 58,109 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 47,692 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,953 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 40,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 35,253 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 30,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 24,137 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 23,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 21,931 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 21,931 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO55 DJF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO55 DJF, 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 AO55 DJF registered?

AO55 DJF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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