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BD05 GDA

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,832 mi
Last recorded42,832 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 42,832 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central chassis bolt on cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general surface corrosion to underside

Pass 24 Mar 2025 42,547 miles

underside has corrosion

Pass 3 Feb 2023 41,227 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,282 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 40,282 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle support arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 39,058 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle central upper mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 37,513 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 36,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 34,571 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 34,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,898 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 25,325 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 25,318 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,159 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,781 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 18,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 18,832 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 12,799 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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BD05 GDA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD05 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

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

Is BD05 GDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 GDA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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