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BK05 JWP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,132 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 72,364 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 72,364 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 60,967 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 60,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,234 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 58,476 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 521,818 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,039 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 25,264 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 JWP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BK05 JWP, 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 BK05 JWP registered?

BK05 JWP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is BK05 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 JWP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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