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BF55 ZYX

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,270 mi
Last recorded107,270 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 ZYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,270 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 105,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,647 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,619 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 93,024 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,024 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 89,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,954 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 78,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,039 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,268 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,185 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front and nearside front wiper blades deteriorating,recommend replacement

Pass 7 Sep 2011 44,613 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,166 miles

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

offsde front wiper blade rubber slight split

steering damper mounting end bush worn

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,296 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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BF55 ZYX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 BF55 ZYX, 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 BF55 ZYX registered?

BF55 ZYX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 ZYX 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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