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CE05 HEJ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 HEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,085 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 66,939 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2025 66,924 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 64,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 62,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2022 60,858 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 59,294 miles

Rear brake pad retaining pins rusty

Pass 14 May 2020 57,921 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack but can be read (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 55,585 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 51,697 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 48,313 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 44,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,256 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 369,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 32,613 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 28,743 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 22,743 miles

unable to see front and rear brakes due to shape of wheels

Pass 26 May 2009 19,794 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 15,117 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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CE05 HEJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CE05 HEJ, 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 CE05 HEJ registered?

CE05 HEJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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