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CE55 KFG

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,936 mi
Last recorded162,936 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 162,936 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 162,926 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 157,218 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 157,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 147,354 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 147,354 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,756 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 141,834 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 141,834 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 138,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff........ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 135,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,242 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 126,139 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 118,933 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 110,719 miles

Slight play in offside front swivel joint

Pass 24 Oct 2014 97,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,318 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

side steps starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,648 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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CE55 KFG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CE55 KFG, 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 CE55 KFG registered?

CE55 KFG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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