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331 WKO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,978 mi
Last recorded23,978 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration331 WKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 23,978 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop

Pass 20 Aug 2024 22,967 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 22,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick braking material separated from back plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 22,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 21,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,515 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 21,476 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 May 2020 21,107 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,126 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 18,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 17,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,411 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 15,794 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 14,872 miles

n/s wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,041 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 12,773 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 12,773 miles

Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,808 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,244 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 7,531 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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331 WKO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 331 WKO, 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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331 WKO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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