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BF05 LWU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,965 mi
Last recorded90,965 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 90,965 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,909 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,929 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 84,909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 79,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 73,998 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,898 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 20 Jan 2020 63,842 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both upper unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

brake fluid appears contaminated?

Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 62,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded above hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,816 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear both brake pipes / hoses , unions corroded

tyre valves deteriorating slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2018 61,816 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear both brake pipes / hoses , unions corroded

tyre valves deteriorating slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,711 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 58,090 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 58,420 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 58,420 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 54,131 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 54,131 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,382 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,028 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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 13 Dec 2010 40,435 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,204 miles

slight oil leak offside and nearside front hub seals

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,642 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 213,371 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 LWU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

BF05 LWU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is BF05 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 LWU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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