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CE55 KFJ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,217 mi
Last recorded45,217 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 45,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,539 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 41,853 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,108 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 41,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 40,558 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,342 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,931 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,673 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,372 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 34,372 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,034 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 27,548 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 27,548 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 25,582 miles

rear door damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,853 miles

DRAG LINK BALLJIONT BOOT SPLIT

Pass 22 Sep 2009 10,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 10,272 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 10,272 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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 KFJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KFJ, 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 CE55 KFJ registered?

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

Is CE55 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 KFJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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