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CE55 XAP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,778 mi
Last recorded27,778 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 27,778 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 27,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mraked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 23,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 19,675 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 15,339 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 21 Feb 2022 15,272 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 17 Feb 2022 15,272 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Feb 2021 11,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 11,070 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 10,726 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 10,211 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 9,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 8,864 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 8,739 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 8,739 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 8,437 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 8,437 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 8,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 7,791 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 7,367 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 5,526 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 4,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant level low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 4,620 miles

coolant level low

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 XAP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

CE55 XAP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is CE55 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 XAP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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