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BJ05 CWL

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,136 mi
Last recorded60,136 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 60,136 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 57,041 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 54,335 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 52,828 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 50,045 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 50,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS Light Displayed on Dashboard (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction Control Light on Dashboard (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low. Requires Adjustment. (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Reverse Lamp Not Working on Trailer Electrics. Working on Vehicle (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 48,682 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 47,636 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 47,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,636 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2016 46,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel housing oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 45,864 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,647 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 436,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 41,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 37,983 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 37,983 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,252 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 16 Apr 2010 26,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,914 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,275 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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BJ05 CWL 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 76.2%.

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 BJ05 CWL, 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 BJ05 CWL registered?

BJ05 CWL is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is BJ05 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 CWL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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