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BD55 BDE

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,797 mi
Last recorded127,797 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 127,797 miles

oil leaks

Pass 18 Nov 2024 125,552 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2024 125,552 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2023 122,212 miles

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

corrosion to underneath

Fail 13 Nov 2023 122,198 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

corrosion to underneath

Pass 11 Nov 2022 119,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underneath

Pass 12 Nov 2021 116,081 miles

corrosion to underneath

Pass 12 Nov 2020 114,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 104,924 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 99,335 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 96,150 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 88,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,952 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 63,584 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,218 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 57,215 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear doors latches faulty at times / bounce back / unable to latch securely ???[at times]

view from interior mirror poor/ two door mirrors fitted [ both rear windows dirty?]

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 48,195 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

black smoke emitted slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,353 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 BDE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BDE, 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 BDE registered?

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

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