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8 TPR

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

92,309 mi
Last recorded92,309 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 TPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,309 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 81,758 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 72,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 63,627 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 58,920 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 56,613 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 54,577 miles

unable to see brake pads

Pass 6 Mar 2019 53,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 51,542 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 51,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,642 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tow ball not fitted at test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,700 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all four tyres perished on outer wall and cracking in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2014 48,051 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,045 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2013 45,108 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all four tyres have perishing on outer wall

Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,978 miles

Front tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades poor but clear screen

Fail 28 Mar 2012 41,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front tyre perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Wiper blades poor but clear screen

Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 35,471 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,481 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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8 TPR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 8 TPR, 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 8 TPR registered?

8 TPR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is 8 TPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 TPR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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