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CK55 KBF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,042 mi
Last recorded136,042 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 136,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 128,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 123,028 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 116,077 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 108,714 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,378 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 94,412 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,648 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 82,849 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,010 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 71,206 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,270 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 62,254 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,927 miles

ADVISE/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX DROPARM JOINT/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME LOWER JOINTS/DROPARM JOINT DUSTBOOT SPLIT.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 44,495 miles

ADVISE/SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME TOP JOINT/STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT DUST BOOT TORN.

Fail 23 Feb 2012 44,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ADVISE/SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING COLUME TOP JOINT/STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT DUST BOOT TORN.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,981 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise on front pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,638 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,638 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise on o/s front and rear tyre and n/s front tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,703 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 31,701 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 26,064 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 KBF 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 CK55 KBF, 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 KBF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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