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BF05 MKK

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 71,723 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,232 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,874 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,929 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,374 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,071 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 62,562 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,904 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,221 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,465 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,890 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 33,504 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 29,052 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 16,058 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 11,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 11,317 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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BF05 MKK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 BF05 MKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 MKK registered?

BF05 MKK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 MKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 MKK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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