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BF05 MHZ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,614 mi
Last recorded125,614 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 125,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 111,789 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 111,789 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 106,066 miles

advise front diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 28 May 2020 95,380 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 82,877 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 82,877 miles

Fuel system component leaking regulator (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,271 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 78,301 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded but still serviceable (3.5.1i)

Front diff pinion seal leaking

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

superficial crackingto all tyre outer treads

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears / mid to front sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears / mid to front sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,171 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,233 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 47,195 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 47,195 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,595 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,100 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 28,935 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 MHZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

BF05 MHZ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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