MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,657 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front king pin slight play
Offside Front seat belt buckle casing missing
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front king pin slight play
Offside Front seat belt buckle casing missing
Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH SIDES (2.7.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both rear lower shocker bushes have slight play
slight play in both rear anti roll bar links
slight play in n/s/r lower shocker bushes
o/s/r+n/s/r Brake discs excessively pitted.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK05 VTA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 VTA, 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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How do I check the history of BK05 VTA?
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What year was BK05 VTA registered?
BK05 VTA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2005.
Is BK05 VTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BK05 VTA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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