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1648 KP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,749 mi
Last recorded73,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1648 KP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 73,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 72,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 71,974 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,142 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 67,757 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle/ diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,809 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 64,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 62,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 59,288 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,922 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,016 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,820 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 50,368 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 50,363 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,580 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,431 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,760 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 25,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,965 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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1648 KP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1648 KP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1648 KP registered?

1648 KP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 1648 KP safe to buy?

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