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BD05 GCZ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,030 mi
Last recorded131,030 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 GCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,030 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 128,060 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 128,060 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 123,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 123,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,554 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & offside (and/or diff) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 118,554 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & offside (and/or diff) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,751 miles

General corrosion to chassis & suspension components. Undersealed in places (chassis/brake pipes), limited vision.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 112,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

General corrosion to chassis & suspension components. Undersealed in places (chassis/brake pipes), limited vision.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 107,197 miles

Clutch pedal rubber not attached

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 97,121 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 97,109 miles

Nearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 92,042 miles

vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2017 86,256 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 86,248 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion side step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 80,734 miles

advanced wear nearside steering track rod end

advanced wear rear shock assorbers abd bushes

Fail 23 May 2016 80,734 miles

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

advanced wear nearside steering track rod end

advanced wear rear shock assorbers abd bushes

Fail 14 May 2015 74,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

advanced wear rear shock assorber bushes

advanced wear steering drag link ball joint

Pass 14 May 2015 74,646 miles

advanced wear rear shock assorber bushes

advanced wear steering drag link ball joint

Pass 21 May 2014 68,791 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013 64,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f & n/s/f swivel joint housing [slight seepage of oil]

Fail 21 May 2012 59,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 59,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 51,377 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2011 51,377 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 39,992 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2009 31,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 24,194 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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BD05 GCZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BD05 GCZ, 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 BD05 GCZ registered?

BD05 GCZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is BD05 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 GCZ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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