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AR05 TAF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,931 mi
Last recorded147,931 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 TAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 147,931 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 147,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,441 miles

Front damper bush excessively worn

Offside side bar excessively corroded at rear end

Fail 12 Nov 2024 146,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged coil seat /hose bracket ,on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front damper bush excessively worn

Offside side bar excessively corroded at rear end

Pass 8 Nov 2023 145,676 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 145,676 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rearmost (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 143,823 miles

slight handbrake travel.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 143,823 miles

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

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

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

slight handbrake travel.

Pass 6 Nov 2021 141,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 139,330 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 139,275 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking below engine cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 133,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 128,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 128,611 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported flange bolt corroded/missing (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 124,472 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 120,051 miles

driver's washer output low

Pass 14 May 2015 115,498 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 110,772 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 110,755 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 106,076 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 106,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2012 95,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 95,289 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 84,832 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 84,832 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 74,296 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 74,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 May 2009 63,749 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 63,659 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 54,116 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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AR05 TAF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AR05 TAF, 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 AR05 TAF registered?

AR05 TAF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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