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BP54 SXT

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,643 mi
Last recorded74,643 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 SXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,643 miles

slight leak from offside front hub seal

Fail 2 Feb 2011 74,639 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Slight leakage from offside front inner hub seal

Pass 23 Jan 2010 66,770 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 66,770 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 55,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear 1/2 shafts and drive flanges worn.

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 54,696 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear 1/2 shafts and drive flanges worn.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,729 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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BP54 SXT is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BP54 SXT, 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 BP54 SXT registered?

BP54 SXT is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is BP54 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP54 SXT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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