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AP54 LTU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,168 mi
Last recorded73,168 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 73,168 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 72,711 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 72,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 71,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 71,106 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 71,106 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 70,878 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 70,535 miles

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

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 20 Dec 2018 70,228 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 70,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,802 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,470 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,264 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 65,783 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 64,571 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 62,681 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,609 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 56,875 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,940 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,367 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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AP54 LTU 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 90.5%.

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 AP54 LTU, 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 AP54 LTU registered?

AP54 LTU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is AP54 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 LTU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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