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AU55 LJA

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,268 mi
Last recorded114,268 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 114,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 113,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 111,917 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2024 111,553 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 107,049 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 107,049 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,833 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 104,833 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 102,336 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, front and rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 100,539 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 100,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut's (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft likely to become detached Rear prop securing nuts loose on park brake assembly (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 100,535 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 100,535 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,535 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 100,535 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 99,164 miles

drivers seat stiff to slide back and forth

Fail 3 Jul 2017 99,163 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

drivers seat stiff to slide back and forth

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 81,649 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,211 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 67,201 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 51,552 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,725 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 28,772 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2012 28,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,736 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 13,382 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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AU55 LJA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AU55 LJA, 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 AU55 LJA registered?

AU55 LJA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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