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BK05 JWW

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,759 mi
Last recorded39,759 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2025 39,759 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 39,445 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 39,285 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 39,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 39,117 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 38,533 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,978 miles

both front swivel housing seals leaking abit

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,955 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,369 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 26,130 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 JWW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JWW, 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 BK05 JWW registered?

BK05 JWW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BK05 JWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 JWW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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