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BF54 WKH

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,046 mi
Last recorded152,046 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 WKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 152,046 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 151,816 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,232 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 131,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 128,635 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 121,359 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 121,313 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper/chassis area, as marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 115,579 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 113,301 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,971 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,326 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 108,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 105,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,634 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 89,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,574 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,734 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 65,673 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 18 Feb 2009 55,557 miles

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

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

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,319 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 WKH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF54 WKH, 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 WKH registered?

BF54 WKH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 2005.

Is BF54 WKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF54 WKH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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