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CK05 VRM

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 87,766 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 87,596 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,092 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 56,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 56,657 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 37,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,184 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,140 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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CK05 VRM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CK05 VRM, 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 CK05 VRM registered?

CK05 VRM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is CK05 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 VRM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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