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AX05 OHC

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,447 mi
Last recorded166,447 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 166,447 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has surface corrosion in multiple areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 166,321 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 166,321 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 163,800 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 163,759 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

reverse lamp lense broken

Pass 19 Sep 2019 163,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

reverse lamp lense broken

Pass 10 Sep 2018 163,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

n/s door check strap broken

reverse lamp lense broken

Pass 15 Sep 2017 160,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 160,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 151,039 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 151,039 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 137,350 miles

reverse lamp lense cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2015 137,350 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

reverse lamp lense cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2014 119,134 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from front hub seals

Pass 11 Sep 2013 113,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from n/s/f and o/s/f hubs

Fail 11 Sep 2013 113,209 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from n/s/f and o/s/f hubs

Pass 19 Sep 2012 107,788 miles

front brake discs poor innersurface

rear brake discs poor innersurface

slight oil leaks from both front swivel joint seals

Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 82,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,377 miles

oil leak from rear axel leaking onto rear brake hoses.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,318 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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AX05 OHC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX05 OHC, 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 AX05 OHC registered?

AX05 OHC is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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