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AY05 ODF

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,088 mi
Last recorded162,088 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 ODF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 162,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 153,169 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 153,161 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe along chassis to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive prop shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 146,068 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at the sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 135,191 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 130,881 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2017 122,418 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

clutch pedal rubber missing brake pedal rubber worn

engine cover fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 122,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking at rear of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing brake pedal rubber worn

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 115,963 miles

Offside Front outline marker not working

Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,277 miles

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

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

little damage to n/s head lamp

Pass 28 Feb 2014 106,252 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 100,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 93,989 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 81,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 74,728 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,739 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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AY05 ODF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AY05 ODF, 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 AY05 ODF registered?

AY05 ODF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is AY05 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 ODF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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