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AX05 OLM

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,389 mi
Last recorded27,389 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 27,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight oily patch around near side rear back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn Note Is Unusual

Nearside Mirror Glass Cracked

Slight oily area around both front hub swivels

Fail 18 Feb 2022 27,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight oily patch around near side rear back plate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Horn Note Is Unusual

Nearside Mirror Glass Cracked

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Slight oily area around both front hub swivels

Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,550 miles

both front doors are hard to shut, suspect latch mechanism

rear dif has oil leak

rear step is broken

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,276 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,250 miles

slight oil leak from rear dif

Pass 7 May 2010 19,651 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front hub seals slightly damp

Pass 10 Oct 2008 14,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front hub seals damp

both front wiper blades split

n/s mirror cracked

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 OLM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AX05 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

AX05 OLM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is AX05 OLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 OLM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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