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KU05 BZX

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,562 mi
Last recorded100,562 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 BZX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 100,562 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 100,562 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 90,955 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,562 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 89,739 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 88,838 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 86,517 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,800 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 78,565 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,723 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 71,556 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 65,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 57,528 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,202 miles

Oil leak

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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KU05 BZX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KU05 BZX, 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

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What year was KU05 BZX registered?

KU05 BZX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is KU05 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU05 BZX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU05 BZX have outstanding finance?

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