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1 CNS

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,304 mi
Last recorded80,304 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 CNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,304 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 79,702 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf osf drive shaft seal slight seepage

Pass 24 Aug 2016 79,077 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 77,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm 1.6 min (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm 1.6 min (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 75,730 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,072 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 53,536 miles

advise centre stop lamp not working cannot confirm wiring to lamp.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,489 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 29,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 29,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,349 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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1 CNS is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 1 CNS, 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 1 CNS registered?

1 CNS is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is 1 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 CNS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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