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CE05 LNO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,591 mi
Last recorded63,591 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 63,591 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,460 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 62,681 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,269 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,932 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 57,932 miles

Stop lamp not working off side (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,683 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 49,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,146 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,844 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 40,491 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 35,951 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 30,354 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,351 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 17,817 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 LNO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LNO, 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

How do I check the history of CE05 LNO?

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What year was CE05 LNO registered?

CE05 LNO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is CE05 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 LNO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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