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AU05 YLS

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,569 mi
Last recorded73,569 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 YLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 73,569 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,575 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,857 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 65,659 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,517 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 61,139 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 56,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 54,516 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,420 miles

All tyres cracked and perished close to limit.1

Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,675 miles

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

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

all tyres are cracking in tread and also have cuts in tread

Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,675 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres are cracking in tread and also have cuts in tread

Pass 23 Jan 2015 48,239 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 44,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 39,120 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,407 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 30,171 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,858 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 21,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 15,225 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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AU05 YLS is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 AU05 YLS, 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

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What year was AU05 YLS registered?

AU05 YLS is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is AU05 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 YLS 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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