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CK55 KAA

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

161,946 mi
Last recorded161,946 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 KAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 161,946 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 161,777 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 154,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 154,634 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 154,630 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Chassis pipe at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 153,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 150,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play in rear diff top joint

Fail 2 Mar 2022 150,917 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play hub joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play hub joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play in rear diff top joint

Pass 1 Mar 2021 148,403 miles

Central stop lamp has a poor wiring connection.

Fail 1 Mar 2021 148,403 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop lamp has a poor wiring connection.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 144,156 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 139,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 139,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 135,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear folding seat cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2018 135,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH MAIN PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear folding seat cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2017 124,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush on axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush on axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 116,154 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 104,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 93,461 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,984 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 66,209 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 66,199 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 58,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,717 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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CK55 KAA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CK55 KAA, 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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CK55 KAA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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