CarVerify

Free Car Check

AP05 FXW

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

180,327 mi
Last recorded180,327 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 180,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front swivel balls slightly leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2025 176,079 miles

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

front bumper corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 172,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 167,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 161,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 161,229 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 155,746 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box leaking but not exsessive

stone chips on screen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 29 Jun 2020 149,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,566 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

slight stone chip on screen

Pass 4 Apr 2018 136,386 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both side rear shock bottom bushes worn (2.7.4)

slight stone chip in screen

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,654 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and lower (2.7.4)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,907 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 118,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,084 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 4 Jun 2015 109,084 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake travel

Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,045 miles

Both front universal joints are damp with fluid

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear differential weeping oil

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,951 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,143 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 64,143 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 53,184 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 53,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,722 miles

Clutch pedal slip pad deteriorated.

Nearside front inner swivel joint seal oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,634 miles

Clutch pedal slip pad deteriorating.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AP05 FXW 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 79.2%.

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 AP05 FXW, 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

How do I check the history of AP05 FXW?

You can check the full history of AP05 FXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AP05 FXW registered?

AP05 FXW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AP05 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP05 FXW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AP05 FXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AP05 FXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.