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BLZ 5338

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,163 mi
Last recorded177,163 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 5338
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 177,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 175,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 173,693 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 171,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 167,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 161,029 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 156,096 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 150,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 142,332 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 134,749 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,142 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 109,230 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 101,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 92,315 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,561 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,666 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,051 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,610 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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BLZ 5338 is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BLZ 5338, 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 BLZ 5338?

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What year was BLZ 5338 registered?

BLZ 5338 is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BLZ 5338 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 5338 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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