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OV05RZF
2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration OV05RZF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
18
Passes
12
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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175 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 158,871 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027 2 Jul 202625 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,240 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
18 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 157,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember outer face (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,240 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
21 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 152,795 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 152,686 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lense damaged as well (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,215 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,303 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
14 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 145,303 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- clutch pedal rubber missing
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 137,073 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front swivel bottom pin play
- tow bar mount area rusty
28 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,530 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
26 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Steering system fouling Track rod (2.2.D.2a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Central Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,359 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt n/s and o/s (5.2.2a)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- n/s and o/s door check straps detached
- n/s bullbar corroded and breaking away
- wear in o/s front swivel hub assembly
- wear in steering box drop arm joint
10 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plastic wheel arch broken (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage plastic wheel arch broken (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- wear in steering box drop arm joint
- n/s bullbar corroded and breaking away
- n/s and o/s door check straps detached
- cuts to o/s front tyre
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt n/s and o/s (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded rear end of front to rear leading to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- wear in o/s front swivel hub assembly
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
25 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,700 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- both front and rear brake balance poor
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
22 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 113,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling lower spring seat (3.6.B.2a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- both front and rear brake balance poor
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,979 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 105,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,590 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,614 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
5 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,187 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 2 Jul 20263 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,727 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2012 2 Jul 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
14 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,832 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
14 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,832 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
17 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,048 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2010 2 Jul 202616 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,250 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2009 2 Jul 202617 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 23,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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OV05RZF was registered on 2005-04-29
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