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1905 PK

2015 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,391 mi
Last recorded27,391 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Land Rover Defender34,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1905 PK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 27,391 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 25,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 25,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 23,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear wiper inop

Pass 12 Jan 2022 19,542 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 16,203 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 13,748 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 13,748 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 11,682 miles

front axle oil seals leaking

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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1905 PK is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 34,493 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 1905 PK, 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 11 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1905 PK registered?

1905 PK is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 2015.

Is 1905 PK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1905 PK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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