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AK05 KSF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 93,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,687 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 87,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside mirror glass broken

Oil leak, but not excessive eng and trans (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 84,202 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,904 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,457 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 76,003 miles

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

could not inspect brake pads through road wheels

Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,742 miles

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

oil leak from engine

slight oil dampness from front and rear diffs

Fail 2 Feb 2012 65,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

handbake warning light is on

oil leak from engine

slight oil dampness from front and rear diffs

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,370 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,321 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 37,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,404 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 KSF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK05 KSF registered?

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

Is AK05 KSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 KSF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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