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PY05 ABZ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,293 mi
Last recorded210,293 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 ABZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 210,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 207,936 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 206,795 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

damage to centre exhaust box

Fail 17 Jul 2023 206,793 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front cxhrome ball seal slight leak

Offside Front Outer hub seal slight leak

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

damage to centre exhaust box

Pass 14 Jul 2022 205,439 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front hub seal slight weep

exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 16 Jul 2021 204,251 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 204,251 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 202,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 200,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 200,048 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 197,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 194,044 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 187,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 181,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 175,427 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 168,385 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 168,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 158,418 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 158,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 147,145 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 137,471 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 128,356 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 106,653 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 106,617 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PY05 ABZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PY05 ABZ, 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 PY05 ABZ registered?

PY05 ABZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is PY05 ABZ safe to buy?

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