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BO55 TBP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,032 mi
Last recorded148,032 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 TBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 148,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight surface corrosion across chassis

Pass 7 Sep 2022 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Outer swivel hub leaking

Rear towbar wiring only working for fog light

Fail 1 Sep 2022 147,779 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer swivel hub leaking

Rear towbar wiring only working for fog light

Pass 3 Sep 2021 146,707 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive n/s/f swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perrish

Pass 11 Aug 2020 146,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 146,354 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 146,038 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 146,029 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear squeal from possibly backplate

Pass 1 Aug 2018 142,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 137,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both doorsteps weak

Fail 9 Aug 2017 137,145 miles

Emissions not tested due to smoke tester (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both doorsteps weak

Pass 11 Aug 2016 136,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 136,369 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing rear stalks (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,172 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

diesel emissions only just met requirements

Fail 7 Aug 2015 135,171 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 133,098 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 133,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 131,084 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 131,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 124,818 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 105,828 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 88,932 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 88,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 76,818 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 76,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,964 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 56,964 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 56,532 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake hoses covered in oil

rear diff leaking oil

rear door lock loose

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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BO55 TBP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BO55 TBP, 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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BO55 TBP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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