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BF05 MJY

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,986 mi
Last recorded94,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,986 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind bumpstop. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of leg, behind X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 94,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle balljoint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind bumpstop. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of leg, behind X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 94,498 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both lower mounts corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 94,497 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre x member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both lower mounts corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,379 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 94,158 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH SIDES (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively FRONT PROP REAR UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BODY X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,969 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 93,969 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,641 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Rear prop shaft, rear UJ seized.

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel bearings. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre x member. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 93,641 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Rear prop shaft, rear UJ seized.

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Swivel bearings. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre x member. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 92,899 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both swivel seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,673 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front swivels have slight leak

Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,234 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 85,656 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,596 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,042 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,035 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 63,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,801 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 51,548 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 51,548 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2009 44,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 32,418 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 MJY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MJY, 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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BF05 MJY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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