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CP05 OWU

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,921 mi
Last recorded85,921 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 OWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 85,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 85,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 84,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 84,000 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking from the rear of the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember 2 holes marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 79,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 28 Mar 2022 79,367 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,902 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 24 Mar 2021 73,902 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 25 Mar 2020 69,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch anti slip missing

Fail 25 Mar 2020 69,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front swivel slightly damp

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 20 Mar 2019 66,448 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front swivel slightly damp

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,678 miles

steel brake pipes greast

Pass 28 Mar 2017 620,771 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,066 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 54,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,605 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 477,012 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,220 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 37,951 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 37,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,764 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,376 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 16,368 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,579 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CP05 OWU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CP05 OWU, 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 CP05 OWU registered?

CP05 OWU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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