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A5 KTX

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,142 mi
Last recorded112,142 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 112,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 105,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 99,895 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 99,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,500 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,064 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,368 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,391 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,614 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 54,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,028 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,028 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,044 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,316 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 20,693 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both wiper blades torn

nearside drag link and track rod ends slight movement

rear number plate fading

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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A5 KTX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A5 KTX, 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 A5 KTX registered?

A5 KTX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is A5 KTX safe to buy?

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