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BF05 MFK

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,094 mi
Last recorded85,094 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 85,094 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,607 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

all brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to chassis/all suspension

Pass 10 Mar 2023 84,221 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

general corrosion to rear of chassis

Pass 28 Feb 2022 83,895 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 83,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 83,330 miles

Nearside Rear body outrigger corroded

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

surface corrosion forming on underside /components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 82,969 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 53% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 82,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outrigger rusty

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,205 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 82,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers centre row (5.3.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 78,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,034 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,543 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,808 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,792 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 47,792 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,380 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,373 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 34,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 34,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 29,564 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,080 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 23,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,948 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 MFK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

BF05 MFK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BF05 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 MFK 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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