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CAP 8E

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

16,688 mi
Last recorded16,688 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAP 8E
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 16,688 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2026 16,688 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 16,538 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 11 Jul 2024 16,405 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 16,095 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 16,095 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 May 2022 15,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 15,628 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 15,307 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 15,295 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 15,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 14,990 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 14,498 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,473 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 11,128 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 9,060 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 9,060 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,017 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 5,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 4,991 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 14 May 2009 4,991 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 4,554 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 4,554 miles

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

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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CAP 8E is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 CAP 8E, 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 CAP 8E registered?

CAP 8E is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is CAP 8E safe to buy?

The MOT history for CAP 8E shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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