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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LR05 ACEMOT history

LR05 ACE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 158,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

LR05 ACE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2023
Mileage
158,773 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ACE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ACE was last recorded at 158,773 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,756 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
8,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 158,773 miles
  • 2021 – 154,875 miles
  • 2020 – 146,489 miles
  • 2019 – 140,646 miles
  • 2018 – 129,316 miles
  • 2017 – 119,850 miles
  • 2016 – 105,206 miles
  • 2015 – 94,542 miles
  • 2014 – 77,847 miles
  • 2013 – 64,029 miles
  • 2012 – 51,043 miles
  • 2011 – 49,812 miles
  • 2010 – 46,470 miles
  • 2009 – 43,567 miles
  • 2008 – 41,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,773 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side to side movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,773 miles (+17)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,773 miles
    Test number
    767018522316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side to side movement

  2. Fail158,756 miles (+3,881)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,756 miles
    Test number
    143668912060
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has slight side to side movement

  3. Pass154,875 miles (+8,386)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    154,875 miles
    Test number
    171096626631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass146,489 miles (+5,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,489 miles
    Test number
    245759362038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass140,646 miles (+11,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    140,646 miles
    Test number
    874703483280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass129,316 miles (+9,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,316 miles
    Test number
    591233808010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass119,850 miles (+14,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,850 miles
    Test number
    212334070901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  8. Pass105,206 miles (+10,664)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    105,206 miles
    Test number
    411501921316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,542 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,542 miles
    Test number
    631892701108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,538 miles (+16,691)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    600340880863
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass77,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,847 miles
    Test number
    637287394144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,846 miles (+13,817)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,846 miles
    Test number
    495407894141
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass64,029 miles (+12,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,029 miles
    Test number
    728169183111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass51,043 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    469417672244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,746 miles (+934)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,746 miles
    Test number
    976303272027
    • NoteNearside door catch sticking
    • NoteNearside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight play in ball joint
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split
    • NoteParking brake has low reserve travel
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  16. Pass49,812 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    307606711261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    841201790000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,470 miles (+2,903)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,470 miles
    Test number
    900470490094
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass43,567 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,567 miles
    Test number
    240983499026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,645 miles
    Test number
    463895248357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 ACE

Does LR05 ACE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 ACE expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ACE?
The MOT on LR05 ACE expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 ACE done?
LR05 ACE was recorded at 158,773 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 8,502 miles a year.
Has LR05 ACE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ACE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 ACE 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 LR05 ACE find?
LR05 ACE passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, and 2 more.

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