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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LR05 AJRMOT history

LR05 AJR is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LR05 AJR silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,247 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 AJR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 AJR was last recorded at 112,247 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,187 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
4,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,247 miles
  • 2025 – 112,187 miles
  • 2024 – 111,165 miles
  • 2023 – 110,234 miles
  • 2022 – 108,024 miles
  • 2021 – 106,545 miles
  • 2020 – 105,280 miles
  • 2019 – 103,405 miles
  • 2018 – 101,304 miles
  • 2017 – 99,190 miles
  • 2016 – 97,094 miles
  • 2015 – 94,711 miles
  • 2014 – 91,793 miles
  • 2013 – 90,502 miles
  • 2012 – 83,099 miles
  • 2011 – 73,280 miles
  • 2010 – 64,920 miles
  • 2009 – 52,437 miles
  • 2008 – 37,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,247 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,247 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,247 miles
    Test number
    212977758637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass112,187 miles (+1,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,187 miles
    Test number
    621560857813
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,165 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,165 miles
    Test number
    501250484830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,143 miles (+909)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,143 miles
    Test number
    466870888629
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass110,234 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,234 miles
    Test number
    984427899273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,233 miles (+2,209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,233 miles
    Test number
    176242776400
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass108,024 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    108,024 miles
    Test number
    597949409198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,545 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,545 miles
    Test number
    136320074833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,280 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    105,280 miles
    Test number
    566676759393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,269 miles (+1,864)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,269 miles
    Test number
    904230195508
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

  11. Pass103,405 miles (+2,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    103,405 miles
    Test number
    828865648827
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass101,304 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,304 miles
    Test number
    326990599244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail101,303 miles (+2,113)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,303 miles
    Test number
    388876672843
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass99,190 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    99,190 miles
    Test number
    352418486944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,189 miles (+2,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,189 miles
    Test number
    819947620031
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

  16. Pass97,094 miles (+2,383)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,094 miles
    Test number
    396246593539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,711 miles
    Test number
    847649285014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail94,711 miles (+2,918)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,711 miles
    Test number
    867944485065
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass91,793 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    91,793 miles
    Test number
    268676074059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,502 miles (+7,403)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,502 miles
    Test number
    588444583074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,099 miles (+9,819)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    83,099 miles
    Test number
    635875862046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,280 miles (+8,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    73,280 miles
    Test number
    178719261084
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass64,920 miles (+12,483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,920 miles
    Test number
    104360170419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,437 miles (+14,719)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    272912779046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,718 miles
    Test number
    703545478043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 AJR

Does LR05 AJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 AJR is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 AJR?
The MOT on LR05 AJR is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 AJR done?
LR05 AJR was recorded at 112,247 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,010 miles a year.
Has LR05 AJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 AJR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 AJR 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 AJR find?
LR05 AJR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all.

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