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AP05 GJG

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

71,189 mi
Last recorded71,189 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 71,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

advised damage to osr crossmember

advised osf tube missing collar

advised osr tube missing collar

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,781 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

o/s/r pane land back panel slight damage

Pass 20 Jun 2024 66,815 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,646 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 64,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 62,161 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 59,535 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 57,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

lift in diff support ball joint

Pass 23 May 2019 53,520 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 49,708 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 46,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front cross (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 43,774 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 43,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector missing Both (1.5.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,033 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 41,033 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 36,860 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 36,859 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/s/r indicator lens broken

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,792 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 33,792 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,690 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 30,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,642 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 26,642 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 23,385 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s reverse light lens broken

spare tyre tread worn

steering damper has slight play in o/s bush

Fail 16 Jun 2010 23,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s reverse light lens broken

spare tyre tread worn

steering damper has slight play in o/s bush

Fail 16 Jun 2010 23,375 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jun 2009 20,066 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 14,976 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Upper Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,976 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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AP05 GJG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AP05 GJG, 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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AP05 GJG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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