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BF05 LXO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

126,638 mi
Last recorded126,638 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 LXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 126,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 121,487 miles

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

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,429 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 109,512 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres manufacture date is 2011

both rear tyres manufacture date is 2004

Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres manufacture date is 2011

both rear tyres manufacture date is 2004

Pass 9 Jan 2021 106,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 98,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 98,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 8 Nov 2017 97,295 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,147 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 95,554 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 95,546 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,398 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 91,078 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,937 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 87,676 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 84,308 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 72,932 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 59,827 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 59,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,632 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 LXO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

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

Is BF05 LXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 LXO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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