MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,184 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
nearside front tractor joint has slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all brake discs slightly worn
nearside front hub seal leak
offside front hub seal leak
rear diff oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE05 HFN is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 HFN, 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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How do I check the history of CE05 HFN?
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What year was CE05 HFN registered?
CE05 HFN is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2005.
Is CE05 HFN safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE05 HFN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CE05 HFN have outstanding finance?
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