LAND ROVER DEFENDER WJ05BHU has 21 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 1 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 82,810 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11:39.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Saturday 6th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

WJ05BHU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 202782,810 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 20256TH FEBRUARY 202681,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Hocky Stick Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Hocky Stick Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH JANUARY 20246TH FEBRUARY 202580,485 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 20236TH FEBRUARY 202478,708 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20226TH FEBRUARY 202376,881 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 202131ST JANUARY 202275,027 MI
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20201ST MARCH 202174,140 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20191ST MARCH 202072,648 MI
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20181ST MARCH 201968,520 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Step Corroded.
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20171ST MARCH 201865,878 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Unable To Check All Rear Belts.
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20161ST MARCH 201762,089 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Not Presented With Offside Rear Seats In Place, Seat Belts Not Checked.
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 20151ST MARCH 201658,077 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  3. USER ENTERED - Can Not Check Rear Seat Belts Propply Wheel On Seats
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20141ST MARCH 201553,488 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Hubs Slightly Damp
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20131ST MARCH 2014
PASSED15TH FEBRUARY 20131ST MARCH 201450,856 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Hubs Slightly Damp
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 20121ST MARCH 201347,263 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20111ST MARCH 201243,799 MI
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20101ST MARCH 201139,288 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Perrished
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 201039,260 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicators Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  6. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Perrished
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 20091ST MARCH 201035,205 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20081ST MARCH 200926,557 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WJ05BHU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 95% | MOT Failure Rate: 5%

WJ05BHU MOT Comments

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WJ05BHU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 82,810 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,943 miles

WJ05BHU FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration WJ05BHU was manufactured on Tuesday 1st March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 82,810 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,943 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 1 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WJ05BHU has a 95% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 11 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does WJ05BHU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 WJ05BHU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WJ05BHU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 WJ05BHU does have Tax. Read more

When does WJ05BHU Tax expire?

The current Tax for WJ05BHU will expire in 7 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WJ05BHU MOT expire?

The current MOT for WJ05BHU will expire in 6 months on Saturday 6th February 2027. Read more

When did WJ05BHU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WJ05BHU was on Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11:39. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WJ05BHU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for WJ05BHU we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WJ05BHU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for WJ05BHU we can see 1 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 95% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WJ05BHU?

WJ05BHU is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has WJ05BHU done?

The odometer reading for WJ05BHU at the last MOT in January 2026 was 82,810 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,943 miles per year. Read more

How old is WJ05BHU?

The vehicle WJ05BHU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st March 2005. Read more

What colour is WJ05BHU?

The official colour of WJ05BHU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does WJ05BHU have?

WJ05BHU has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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