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CK05 VRZ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 VRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 81,597 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 81,597 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 80,861 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 80,003 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 80,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,811 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,506 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,664 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,631 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 734,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 70,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 68,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,434 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,738 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,276 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 42,276 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 33,105 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 33,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,490 miles

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

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 VRZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRZ, 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

How do I check the history of CK05 VRZ?

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What year was CK05 VRZ registered?

CK05 VRZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is CK05 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK05 VRZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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