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BF55 VGY

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,091 mi
Last recorded132,091 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 VGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 132,091 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 126,056 miles

- Oil from transmission, diff and engine

- Sphere seals weeping

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

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

Coil spring corroded - Front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS radius arm (x2) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Footpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt - Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 118,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 118,126 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside cover in under seal/paint

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bulk head to floor corroded and holed not close enough to prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jun 2023 118,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside cover in under seal/paint

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bulk head to floor corroded and holed not close enough to prescribed areas

Pass 3 May 2022 112,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 108,709 miles

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 103,722 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 98,013 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 92,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 85,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 78,991 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 71,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 64,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,222 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,376 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 44,797 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 39,685 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 33,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,309 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BF55 VGY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF55 VGY, 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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BF55 VGY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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