LAND ROVER DEFENDER GK05YFN has 24 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 99,375 miles 10 months ago on Thursday 24th July 2025 at 13:48.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Thursday 23rd July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GK05YFN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD JULY 202699,375 MI
PASSED20TH MARCH 20257TH APRIL 202699,097 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 20247TH APRIL 202583,380 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 20235TH APRIL 202467,586 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 20226TH JULY 202367,451 MI
FAILED20TH JUNE 202267,449 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Park Brake Warning Lamp Remains On After Park Brake Is Released
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear Axle 'a' Frame Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Rear Joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Prop Shaft Securing Bolt Loose Front Bolts X 4 (6.1.7 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Significant Leaks From Offside And Nearside Front Tractor Seals
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing
PASSED5TH JUNE 202114TH JUNE 202266,995 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Joint To Rear Diff Ball Joint Boot Deteriorated/split
  3. ADVISORY - Handbrake Warning Lamp On Dash Handbrake Lever Not Returning Fully To Switch
PASSED15TH JUNE 202014TH JUNE 202166,505 MI
PASSED14TH JUNE 201920TH DECEMBER 202065,654 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201820TH JUNE 201964,637 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED19TH JUNE 201864,611 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH JUNE 201720TH JUNE 201863,520 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201620TH JUNE 201761,954 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 201511TH OCTOBER 201661,419 MI
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 201561,419 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20143RD OCTOBER 201558,726 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201330TH SEPTEMBER 201452,901 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Chip In Screen
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 201345,712 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 201240,980 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201030TH SEPTEMBER 201135,883 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 201035,882 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake Juddering Severely (3.7.c.2)
  2. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200930TH SEPTEMBER 201029,872 MI
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 200929,872 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 200830TH SEPTEMBER 200923,214 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK05YFN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 79% | MOT Failure Rate: 21%

GK05YFN MOT Comments

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GK05YFN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 99,375 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,969 miles

GK05YFN FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration GK05YFN was manufactured on Thursday 31st March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 99,375 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,969 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK05YFN has a 79% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 26 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 9 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GK05YFN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 GK05YFN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK05YFN Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 GK05YFN does have Tax. Read more

When does GK05YFN Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK05YFN will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK05YFN MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK05YFN will expire in 2 months on Thursday 23rd July 2026. Read more

When did GK05YFN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK05YFN was on Thursday 24th July 2025 at 13:48. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK05YFN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for GK05YFN we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK05YFN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for GK05YFN we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 79% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK05YFN?

GK05YFN is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has GK05YFN done?

The odometer reading for GK05YFN at the last MOT in July 2025 was 99,375 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,969 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK05YFN?

The vehicle GK05YFN was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 31st March 2005. Read more

What colour is GK05YFN?

The official colour of GK05YFN is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GK05YFN have?

GK05YFN has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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