LAND ROVER DEFENDER YA05FJU has 29 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 68,337 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 11:21.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 26th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

YA05FJU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202768,337 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
FAILED8TH JANUARY 202668,321 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Floor Excessively Deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD JANUARY 202526TH JANUARY 202666,208 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Bump Stop Missing Off Side Rear
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Lower Spring Mountings Corroded Both Sides.
FAILED20TH JANUARY 202566,207 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped Or Supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Suspension Bump Stop Missing Off Side Rear
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Lower Spring Mountings Corroded Both Sides.
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202426TH JANUARY 202564,162 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Axle Hub Slight Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202326TH JANUARY 202462,550 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Rear Spring Mounting Offside Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leak Minor
PASSED27TH JANUARY 202226TH JANUARY 202361,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Axle Joint Slight Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Compensator Valve (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED20TH JANUARY 202261,141 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Axle Joint Slight Leaking
  5. MINOR - Central Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Compensator Valve (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fuel Tank Insecure Bracket Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202120TH JANUARY 202260,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pins Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Central Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Joints Slight Leak
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202018TH JANUARY 202158,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Central Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH JANUARY 202058,692 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. MINOR - Central Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201918TH JANUARY 202056,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad Pins Worn
FAILED15TH JANUARY 201956,680 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad Pins Worn
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201818TH JANUARY 201953,384 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt Both Fronts (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. ADVISORY - N/s/f Hockey Stick Arm Bush Slightly Worn
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED13TH JANUARY 201718TH JANUARY 201852,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Door Hinge Worn
  5. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  8. ADVISORY - All Tyres Cracked And Perished
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Fuel Filter Housing Damaged
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush Hockey Stick Arm Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH JANUARY 201618TH JANUARY 201747,968 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201514TH JANUARY 201644,911 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Dog Cage Fitted At Time Of Test,all Rear Belts Not Tested
FAILED12TH JANUARY 201544,905 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  7. USER ENTERED - Dog Cage Fitted At Time Of Test,all Rear Belts Not Tested
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201410TH JANUARY 201542,656 MI
FAILED9TH JANUARY 201442,656 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Flange Bolt(s) Loose/missing
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201310TH JANUARY 201438,504 MI
FAILED11TH JANUARY 201338,504 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED25TH JULY 201230TH JULY 201337,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack
PASSED29TH JULY 201130TH JULY 201233,246 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 201030TH JULY 201128,135 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED31ST JULY 200930TH JULY 201023,617 MI
FAILED29TH JULY 200923,617 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front No Plate Secured By String
PASSED18TH JULY 200828TH JULY 200917,739 MI
FAILED16TH JULY 200817,739 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA05FJU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

YA05FJU MOT Comments

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YA05FJU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 68,337 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,254 miles

YA05FJU FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration YA05FJU was manufactured on Thursday 28th July 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 2026 was 68,337 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,254 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA05FJU has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 87 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 12 Major, 0 Dangerous and 9 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 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does YA05FJU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 YA05FJU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA05FJU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 24th April 2026 YA05FJU does have Tax. Read more

When does YA05FJU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA05FJU will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 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 YA05FJU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA05FJU will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 26th January 2027. Read more

When did YA05FJU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA05FJU was on Tuesday 13th January 2026 at 11:21. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA05FJU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for YA05FJU 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 YA05FJU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for YA05FJU we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA05FJU?

YA05FJU is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has YA05FJU done?

The odometer reading for YA05FJU at the last MOT in January 2026 was 68,337 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 3,254 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA05FJU?

The vehicle YA05FJU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th July 2005. Read more

What colour is YA05FJU?

The official colour of YA05FJU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does YA05FJU have?

YA05FJU has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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