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AK05 KPR

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,647 mi
Last recorded78,647 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,647 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 75,201 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 75,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,634 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,626 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides (2.7.2a)

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 66,120 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 61,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,984 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 57,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 44,710 miles

Additional tow bars balls fitted to front of vehicle

Both rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,971 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 37,959 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,140 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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AK05 KPR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK05 KPR, 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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AK05 KPR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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