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CE05 LLO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 83,856 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shockers bushs worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 83,842 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both to wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flexi ferrule badly rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shockers bushs worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 82,470 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 82,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2023 80,975 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 80,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 79,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 79,795 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 78,458 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 78,458 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 76,811 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 76,811 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 76,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 73,783 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 73,783 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 11 May 2017 72,033 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,025 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,025 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 69,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 66,031 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 66,031 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,029 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 64,029 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 59,635 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,567 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 47,567 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,389 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 LLO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLO, 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 LLO registered?

CE05 LLO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CE05 LLO shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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