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LR05JAX
2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration LR05JAX
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,398 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2026 7 Jun 20269 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,288 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2025 7 Jun 202619 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,471 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2024 7 Jun 20265 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,998 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- underbody freshly waxoyld
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,835 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022 7 Jun 20261 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,482 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- front to rear metal brake pipe surface corrosion at join to flexy hose
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,297 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2020 7 Jun 20266 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,235 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019 7 Jun 202626 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,924 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018 7 Jun 202621 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,787 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017 7 Jun 20263 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,881 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 7 Jun 202630 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,758 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
29 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 129,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,353 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,432 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
26 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,822 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
9 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,704 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,337 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2010 7 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,198 MI
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LR05JAX was registered on 2005-05-31
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