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CE05 JWD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,367 mi
Last recorded118,367 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 JWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 118,367 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,997 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,945 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 87,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 87,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,470 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 82,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 82,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underseal sprayed on everything underneath

Pass 30 Jan 2020 81,249 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 80,262 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 80,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 77,461 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,360 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 71,657 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,838 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,892 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 57,220 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,667 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 41,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,345 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 JWD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JWD, 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 CE05 JWD registered?

CE05 JWD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is CE05 JWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 JWD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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