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BJ55 OYR

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,839 mi
Last recorded146,839 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 OYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 146,839 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 146,774 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 146,067 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 146,043 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 145,457 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 145,452 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 140,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 126,292 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 117,583 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low tread both front tyres

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Fail 22 Oct 2015 96,242 miles

Ball joint has excessive play offside front drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both bushes (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both bushes (2.7.4)

rear pads low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front tyres low and perished

nearside rear tyre perished

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,078 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded on inner surfaces

front reg. plate damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 20 Oct 2014 90,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded on inner surfaces

front reg. plate damaged

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,972 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 81,972 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 74,959 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 74,955 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,173 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 55,692 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 49,864 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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BJ55 OYR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BJ55 OYR, 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 BJ55 OYR registered?

BJ55 OYR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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