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BF54 WJO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

184,532 mi
Last recorded184,532 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 184,532 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 184,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 178,525 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 176,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 163,304 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 152,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 141,642 miles

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 141,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 136,439 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 136,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate only 1 bulb working (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 133,520 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 133,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 133,469 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 132,909 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 132,909 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

Wiper blades not checked due to no washers

Pass 1 Nov 2013 128,224 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 122,781 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,173 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 77,618 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,781 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 56,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,995 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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BF54 WJO 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 73.9%.

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 BF54 WJO, 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 BF54 WJO registered?

BF54 WJO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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