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AV05 EOM

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EOM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 162,485 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 161,704 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 161,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emissions aborted (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 159,240 miles

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

Nearside Front oil leak from hub Seal

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 159,238 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front oil leak from hub Seal

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 158,578 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both Hub Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 158,576 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both Hub Seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 157,384 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 156,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

both front hubs leaking

Pass 12 Jun 2020 149,530 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 149,528 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 146,557 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 146,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all 3 (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 142,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 137,038 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 131,998 miles

front hubs leaking badly

Fail 29 Apr 2016 131,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

1 x o/s/r step bolt is loose

front hubs leaking badly

Pass 5 May 2015 127,800 miles

both front hubs leaking badly

Pass 6 May 2014 122,723 miles

n/s/f hub is leaking oil badly

Fail 6 May 2014 122,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f hub is leaking oil badly

Pass 13 May 2013 117,459 miles

Both front hubs are leaking

Fail 13 May 2013 117,459 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Both front hubs are leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2012 109,548 miles

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

n/s/r central door locking not working.

n/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

various slight engine oil leaks.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 109,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front axle swivel joint seals leaking.

front brake pads 1/2 worn.

front diff pinion seal leaking.

n/s/r central door locking not working.

n/s/r seat belt checked with a child seat fitted.

various slight engine oil leaks.

Pass 9 May 2011 100,769 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2 mm.n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge slightly.

engine damp with oil.

o/s/r central door locking not working.

o/s/r shock absorber damp with oil.Both rear shock absorber bushes cracked/perished.

steering box damp with oil.

Pass 10 May 2010 88,775 miles

drop arm joint gaiter split.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

slight oil leak from power steering box.

various slight oil leaks from engine & gearbox areas.

wipers not parking.

Fail 7 May 2010 88,775 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drop arm joint gaiter split.

engine miss fire!

plastic engine cover insecure.

rear brake discs worn.

rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

slight oil leak from power steering box.

various slight oil leaks from engine & gearbox areas.

wipers not parking.

Pass 8 May 2009 74,019 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 74,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 55,729 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 58,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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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AV05 EOM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AV05 EOM, 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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AV05 EOM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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