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BK05 CRF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 CRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 113,960 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 111,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 106,957 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 106,935 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,317 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking slightly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged ends taped over

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear chassis undersealed

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency close to minimum requirements (low efficiency on rear brakes

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 100,283 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front swivel joints leaking slightly

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front bumper damaged ends taped over

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear chassis undersealed

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency close to minimum requirements (low efficiency on rear brakes

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,540 miles

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2021 95,540 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,493 miles

Both rear service brake efficiencies close to minimum requirements

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged,advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear roof damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Sharp edges on nearside rear panel taped over,advise attention

Sharp edges on offside and nearside front bumper taped over,advise repair

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil border line pass,advise attention (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 86,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Both rear service brake efficiencies close to minimum requirements

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged,advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light temporary repair,advise replacement (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear roof damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Sharp edges on nearside rear panel taped over,advise attention

Sharp edges on offside and nearside front bumper taped over,advise repair

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil border line pass,advise attention (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,728 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged advise attention (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged advise attention (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear mud gaurd insecure advise attention

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box advise attention (2.1.5 (a))

service brake only just met minimum requirments 58%

Fail 10 Jul 2019 82,610 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper arm and blade (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper arm and blade (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged advise attention (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged advise attention (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear mud gaurd insecure advise attention

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box advise attention (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,524 miles

Both front axle swivel joints misting oil

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to nearside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to offside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Front bumper edges corroded,advise attention

Offside and nearside seat belt stork plastic covers missing

Parking brake efficiency close to minimum requirements may require repair or adjustment

Parking brake travel close to minimum requirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency close to minimum requirements,rear brake have low readings,advise attention

Slight oil leak on engine

Slight play in lower steering column UJ

Slight play in nearside front drag link end ball joint

Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2018 78,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both front axle swivel joints misting oil

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to nearside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed to offside front slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front caliper brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Front bumper edges corroded,advise attention

Offside and nearside seat belt stork plastic covers missing

Parking brake efficiency close to minimum requirements may require repair or adjustment

Parking brake travel close to minimum requirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency close to minimum requirements,rear brake have low readings,advise attention

Slight oil leak on engine

Slight play in lower steering column UJ

Slight play in nearside front drag link end ball joint

Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,059 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,617 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Half of the accelerator pedal missing

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

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

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

Service brake close to minimum requirements rear brakes require attention

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust rubber not fully fitted but system still secure

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

steering damper bush worn

Fail 24 Jun 2015 58,292 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

exhaust rubber not fully fitted but system still secure

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 27 Jun 2014 50,636 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

half of accelerator pedal missing

offside door mirror slightly loose

parking brake mechanism partially seized,advise repair

parking brake warning light on dash

Fail 23 Jun 2014 50,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

half of accelerator pedal missing

offside door mirror slightly loose

parking brake mechanism partially seized,advise repair

parking brake warning light on dash

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

attention to damage on nearside rear pannel

Fail 25 Jun 2013 45,229 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

attention to damage on nearside rear pannel

Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,647 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 39,628 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 35,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 34,927 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,713 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

nearside rear indicator lens temp repair,not showing white light

offside side repeater light dim

parking brake close to limit of travel

Pass 8 Jul 2009 24,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,069 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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BK05 CRF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BK05 CRF, 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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BK05 CRF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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