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BK05 LLA

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,476 mi
Last recorded117,476 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 LLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 117,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 117,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 110,564 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 110,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 108,390 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 105,671 miles

Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Centre stop lamp not working.

Coil spring corroded All 4 suspension coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front and rear axle pinion oil seals leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Fail 11 Jun 2021 105,642 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed offside rear lower pin (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 102,915 miles

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components, partly of undertray missing

Pass 10 Aug 2019 100,060 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low at bottom, hard to see thickness , benefit of doubt given (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 99,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks very low at bottom, hard to see thickness , benefit of doubt given (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 97,410 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,687 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,451 miles

Front wipers smear

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 86,085 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,311 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,902 miles

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

n/s side step corroded

o/s side step corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,353 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 43,123 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 43,123 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,138 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 23,146 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 LLA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LLA, 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 LLA registered?

BK05 LLA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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