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BF05 LWM

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,884 mi
Last recorded88,884 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 88,884 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nsf / nsr / osf and osr (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 88,880 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 inner face very thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle upper support (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger in front of back wheels on both sides holed on outer and inner parts ( CHALKED ) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nsf / nsr / osf and osr (7.1.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full underside in parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bumper on inner parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 87,857 miles

rear exhaust bracket fouling body nearside rear

Fail 27 Aug 2024 87,851 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust bracket fouling body nearside rear

Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,159 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 87,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipe To Nearside Front Flexi Hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 86,720 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Brake Flexi Hose Mount Corroded and pipe insecure (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,161 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,110 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,290 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 82,284 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear poor brake performanc

Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,004 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 76,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,697 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,821 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 49,728 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

pittman arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,276 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,940 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 33,940 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 26,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear brake pads approx 3mm

Fail 3 Jul 2008 26,993 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake pads approx 3mm

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 LWM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF05 LWM, 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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BF05 LWM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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