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BF05 LXG

2005 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

138,295 mi
Last recorded138,295 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LXG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 138,295 miles

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

hi-level stop light not working

slight play offside front hub

Fail 11 Mar 2022 138,295 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

hi-level stop light not working

slight play offside front hub

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,202 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 134,202 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 131,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear axle diff oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2020 131,970 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top & bottom (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front o/s & n/s bub oil seals leaking oil

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear axle diff oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2019 126,618 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2019 126,618 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 120,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,129 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 105,825 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside side step rusted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 105,825 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

nearside side step rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 98,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 87,457 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 87,457 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 76,188 miles

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

slight wear ridge both front brake discs

Fail 16 Mar 2012 64,808 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 64,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2011 49,543 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2010 36,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 27,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 23,190 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 LXG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LXG, 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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What year was BF05 LXG registered?

BF05 LXG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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