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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.

LL05 ZCJ green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass107,739 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass107,449 miles (+169)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,449 miles
    Test number
    714678398065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,280 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    107,280 miles
    Test number
    458928554297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. Pass86,960 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,960 miles
    Test number
    486330625085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. Pass78,897 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,897 miles
    Test number
    945271163130
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass61,646 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    61,646 miles
    Test number
    821032760108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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.
  23. Pass47,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    604362669129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. 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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