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BD55 BCZ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,485 mi
Last recorded155,485 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 155,485 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 150,360 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 150,357 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking offside front (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 146,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 140,054 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 132,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 128,483 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 120,435 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 120,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 111,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 105,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 98,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 84,043 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,043 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,812 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 67,682 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,871 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,039 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 58,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 50,947 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 50,947 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,282 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,207 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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BD55 BCZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

BD55 BCZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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