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FG05EDK
2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FG05EDK
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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42 Total Defects Recorded
29 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 190,254 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- steering noisy
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,161 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2026 3 Jun 202615 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,881 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside side step corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,313 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024 3 Jun 20265 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,725 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive - ( mist ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - ( nearside rear parking brake weak / slight ) (1.4.2 (a) (i))
8 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,809 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2022 3 Jun 20261 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,413 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021 3 Jun 202626 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,657 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2020 3 Jun 202628 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 87,552 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 3 Jun 202630 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,558 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
13 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,148 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017 3 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,622 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2016 3 Jun 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,443 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2015 3 Jun 20267 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
9 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,740 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2014 3 Jun 20268 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,819 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
15 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,695 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2013 3 Jun 202615 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,381 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2012 3 Jun 202619 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,899 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
19 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
5 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,331 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010 3 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,728 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009 3 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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FG05EDK was registered on 2005-03-30
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