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BK55 WTR

2005 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,603 mi
Last recorded175,603 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 WTR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 175,603 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 170,325 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 156,410 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 154,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 148,691 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have sidewall damage

rev. light not working

Fail 1 Sep 2011 148,691 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tow balls slightly loose

brake warning light on

coolant leak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres have sidewall damage

rev. light not working

Pass 7 Sep 2010 127,415 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 127,415 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 106,852 miles

Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 10,685 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 87,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 87,978 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BK55 WTR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BK55 WTR, 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 BK55 WTR registered?

BK55 WTR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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