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CA54 UTX

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

213,404 mi
Last recorded213,404 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 UTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 213,404 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OBD port inoperative, Emission test result : PASS

Fail 12 Jan 2026 213,395 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested AWD vehicle, due to dangerous defect(Steering linkage insecure)not drive out to public road, (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Drag link tube locking clamp loose on both side!!! (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 208,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF-(rear) outer track rod end play close to excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OBD port not found, emission test result : PASS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play OSF track rod end play close to excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 208,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play NSF-(rear) outer track rod end play close to excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

OBD port not found, emission test result : PASS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play OSF track rod end play close to excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 204,360 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 198,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 192,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 192,084 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 183,196 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 183,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end 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 has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 171,953 miles

Front seat belt webbing slight damage

Pass 18 Jan 2017 170,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 170,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged x2 (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 161,906 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 161,901 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 158,330 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded but not excessive

offside rear brake pads wearing down

Fail 26 Feb 2015 158,320 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded but not excessive

offside rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 27 Feb 2014 152,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 152,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front prop-shaft [transfer box] universal joint worn

windscreen wipers to be checked on retest

Pass 16 Feb 2013 149,498 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 149,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside and nearside front lower caliper brake pipes fouling lower suspension mounting

Fail 5 Mar 2012 146,882 miles

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

centre brake pipes at clips surface rust

oil leak

oil leak gear box

Pass 5 Mar 2012 146,882 miles

centre brake pipes at clips surface rust

oil leak

oil leak gear box

Pass 18 Feb 2011 128,765 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 108,033 miles

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

strong smell of fuel

Fail 16 Feb 2010 108,033 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

strong smell of fuel

Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,784 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,501 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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CA54 UTX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 CA54 UTX, 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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CA54 UTX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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