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BK05 VUU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,476 mi
Last recorded86,476 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 VUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,476 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,879 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 83,243 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 83,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 80,773 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 78,759 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,429 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,370 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 66,370 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 65,944 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf swivel slight oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,891 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,814 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 59,320 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,797 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 55,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,467 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 VUU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VUU, 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

How do I check the history of BK05 VUU?

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What year was BK05 VUU registered?

BK05 VUU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BK05 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK05 VUU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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