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BK55 XKF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 98,242 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 97,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 27 Jan 2025 97,107 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,689 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Fail 30 Jan 2024 94,686 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle chassis has areas of surface corrosion.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,994 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 83,286 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 83,286 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 80,696 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 78,112 miles

Central Front Fuel pipe union leaking suspect fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,038 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 75,004 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INTO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 70,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 65,987 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 65,987 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 61,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 Jan 2015 61,200 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,471 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 56,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 48,527 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 48,527 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,588 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,435 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,728 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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BK55 XKF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XKF, 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 XKF registered?

BK55 XKF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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