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CE55 KFK

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,663 mi
Last recorded205,663 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 KFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 205,663 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 205,661 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 188,999 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 172,908 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 172,900 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 155,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 142,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 133,529 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 133,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 127,594 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 119,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 106,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,356 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,550 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,461 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 56,029 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,246 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 42,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 42,832 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,278 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 KFK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFK, 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 KFK registered?

CE55 KFK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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