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BF05 GJV

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,216 mi
Last recorded39,216 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 GJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 39,216 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 38,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,322 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 37,799 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 35,753 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))

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

Fail 27 May 2021 35,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 35,149 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 34,468 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 33,619 miles

nearside and offside front swivel seals are weaping oil

Pass 10 May 2017 32,766 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 31,852 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 31,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 311,447 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 294,167 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 29,399 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)

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

rear fog light partially obscured

Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,760 miles

Frontr brake pads low

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear fog lamp partially obstructed

nearside front door sticking to close

Fail 11 Apr 2013 27,760 miles

Frontr brake pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear fog lamp partially obstructed

nearside front door sticking to close

Pass 3 Apr 2012 26,214 miles

rear offside fog light obscured

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 26,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear offside fog light obscured

Pass 1 Apr 2011 24,441 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 18,966 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 GJV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV registered?

BF05 GJV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BF05 GJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 GJV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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