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BD05 LHN

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,145 mi
Last recorded142,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 LHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 142,145 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch lower bulkhead welding repair not to a good standard

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 142,130 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch - lower bulkhead area heavily corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill seat belt mounting area heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm bent rubbing on front diff bracket (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch lower bulkhead welding repair not to a good standard

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 138,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 138,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 134,827 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 134,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 133,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 132,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On Drop arm, As marked. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,982 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On Drop arm, As marked. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 131,303 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 130,340 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 129,284 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 129,284 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 128,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 25 Apr 2014 121,836 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 121,836 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 99,336 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,012 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,001 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 20,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 20,579 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 17,009 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 17,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,106 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 13,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

clutch pedel rubber incomplete

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 LHN 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 69.2%.

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 LHN, 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 LHN registered?

BD05 LHN is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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