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BF05 FGK

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,455 mi
Last recorded61,455 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 FGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 61,455 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,919 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 56,182 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,262 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 54,262 miles

Steering linkage fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 50,411 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 50,411 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 47,355 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 45,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 45,218 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 43,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 39,766 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 37,936 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 27,498 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,414 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,252 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 16,587 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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BF05 FGK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF05 FGK, 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 BF05 FGK registered?

BF05 FGK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is BF05 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 FGK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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