
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
LL05 ZCJMOT history
LL05 ZCJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 107,739 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,453 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL05 ZCJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL05 ZCJ was last recorded at 107,739 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 107,695 miles · 25 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 44 miles
- Average per year
- 4,453 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 107,739 miles
- 2023 – 107,695 miles
- 2022 – 107,449 miles
- 2021 – 107,280 miles
- 2020 – 103,429 miles
- 2019 – 102,148 miles
- 2018 – 99,546 miles
- 2017 – 97,311 miles
- 2016 – 93,593 miles
- 2015 – 86,960 miles
- 2014 – 80,239 miles
- 2013 – 78,897 miles
- 2012 – 72,724 miles
- 2011 – 69,389 miles
- 2010 – 61,646 miles
- 2009 – 47,996 miles
- 2008 – 36,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front leading suspension arms to front axle. All four bushes worn mounted to axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive at rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper bottom bush worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,739 miles (+44)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 107,739 miles
- Test number
- 865898437998
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front leading suspension arms to front axle. All four bushes worn mounted to axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive at rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper bottom bush worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass107,695 miles (+246)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 107,695 miles
- Test number
- 961393959677
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front axle trailing arm bushes on axle worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Rear compartment (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in bush on steering damper
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel filter housing corroded and insecure from mounting. Cannot fully come off as metal protection cover still holding the fuel filter housing.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass107,449 miles (+169)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 107,449 miles
- Test number
- 714678398065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,280 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 107,280 miles
- Test number
- 458928554297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,278 miles (+3,849)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,278 miles
- Test number
- 759385869615
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail103,429 miles (+1,281)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,429 miles
- Test number
- 703354225658
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filter housing corroded but not leaking.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass102,148 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 102,148 miles
- Test number
- 977584047447
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail102,148 miles (+2,602)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,148 miles
- Test number
- 201150293005
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass99,546 miles (+2,235)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 99,546 miles
- Test number
- 267495581207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass97,311 miles (+3,718)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 97,311 miles
- Test number
- 377282759682
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass93,593 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 93,593 miles
- Test number
- 798025145838
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Fail93,590 miles (+6,630)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,590 miles
- Test number
- 849212839567
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release rear (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Pass86,960 miles (+6,721)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 86,960 miles
- Test number
- 486330625085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,239 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,239 miles
- Test number
- 319700354060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteOff side front seat belt buckle in poor condition but functioning correctly
Fail80,238 miles (+1,341)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,238 miles
- Test number
- 588295744066
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteOff side front seat belt buckle in poor condition but functioning correctly
Pass78,897 miles (+9)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 78,897 miles
- Test number
- 945271163130
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail78,888 miles (+6,164)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,888 miles
- Test number
- 149826553193
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass72,724 miles (+3,335)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 72,724 miles
- Test number
- 439715932175
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s wiper smearing
Pass69,389 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,389 miles
- Test number
- 377064141108
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGear box oil leak
- NoteUnder tray inscure
Fail69,389 miles (+7,743)4 dangerous12 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,389 miles
- Test number
- 505796331168
- DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDamage to n/s mirror
- NoteGear box oil leak
- NoteUnder tray inscure
Pass61,646 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 61,646 miles
- Test number
- 821032760108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,645 miles (+13,649)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,645 miles
- Test number
- 773682050158
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBoth front and rear seat belts starting to fray.
Pass47,996 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 47,996 miles
- Test number
- 604362669129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,996 miles (+11,897)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,996 miles
- Test number
- 260681469402
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail36,099 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,099 miles
- Test number
- 772988868119
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Questions about LL05 ZCJ
- Does LL05 ZCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL05 ZCJ expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL05 ZCJ?
- The MOT on LL05 ZCJ expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL05 ZCJ done?
- LL05 ZCJ was recorded at 107,739 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 4,453 miles a year.
- Has LL05 ZCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL05 ZCJ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on LL05 ZCJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LL05 ZCJ find?
- LL05 ZCJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front leading suspension arms to front axle. all four bushes worn mounted to axle.; front oil leak, but not excessive at rear engine area; front steering damper bottom bush worn, and 3 more.
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