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BK55 XKP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,215 mi
Last recorded80,215 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 XKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 80,212 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,607 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 67,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,671 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,588 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,932 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,431 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 63,431 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,149 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,977 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 59,969 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,979 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 54,875 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,041 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,843 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads slight movment in calipers

front hub seals slight leak

o/s rear tyre steel in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,157 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 39,868 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,751 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,491 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 22,300 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 XKP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK55 XKP, 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 XKP registered?

BK55 XKP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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