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CE55 KHK

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,241 mi
Last recorded123,241 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 123,241 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside waxoiled

Fail 3 Jan 2023 123,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 122,859 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,565 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 122,280 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 122,280 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 121,418 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 121,418 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at the fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,212 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 112,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,924 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 89,643 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 79,412 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 79,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,898 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 32,593 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 KHK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KHK, 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 KHK registered?

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

Is CE55 KHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 KHK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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