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CK05 VPD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,555 mi
Last recorded67,555 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VPD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,555 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 54,439 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 54,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,771 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 40,201 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 39,790 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 38,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 38,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 37,470 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 35,274 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 32,480 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 32,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,522 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft bolts lose, from brake drum side

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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CK05 VPD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CK05 VPD, 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 CK05 VPD registered?

CK05 VPD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CK05 VPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 VPD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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