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BD55 APV

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,810 mi
Last recorded107,810 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 APV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 107,810 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 107,585 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 107,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front axel swivel joints weeping

Pass 21 Aug 2017 105,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight oil leak from both front axel swivel joints

Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking/footbrake spongy

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 104,412 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking/footbrake spongy

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 104,141 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,543 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 96,543 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 77,517 miles

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2012 77,517 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,906 miles

6 seats missing

Pass 25 Oct 2010 59,297 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 45,476 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,409 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,714 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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BD55 APV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD55 APV, 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 BD55 APV registered?

BD55 APV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 APV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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