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AX05 OMD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

57,915 mi
Last recorded57,915 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 57,915 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 57,915 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 57,475 miles

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

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 57,475 miles

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

Central Rear stop lamp not working

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 56,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 56,847 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 54,043 miles

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

o/s side step corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 54,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s side step corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 49,265 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 46,738 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 46,737 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 44,385 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,613 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking

o/s/r indicator lens broken

Fail 21 Jul 2016 40,613 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f hub oil seal leaking

o/s/r indicator lens broken

Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,247 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 33,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 33,602 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 30,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,095 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 28,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s front hub oil seals leaking

o/s bonnet hinge requires attention

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,611 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,549 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,837 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 OMD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OMD, 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 AX05 OMD registered?

AX05 OMD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AX05 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX05 OMD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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