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BG05 FJD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,835 mi
Last recorded166,835 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 166,835 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated

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

both rear coil spring lower mountings corroded

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 3 Mar 2025 161,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 155,178 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play on top of diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 145,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Covered (Underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 145,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes Covered (Underseal) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 135,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 118,801 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 118,788 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 108,449 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 108,441 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,314 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2017 88,314 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2016 85,781 miles

offside rear lower shock absorber bushes worn

oil leak

slight oil leak from offside front hub oil seal

Pass 21 May 2015 79,429 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 79,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,794 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,493 miles

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

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

advise slight fuel sepage at filter conection at o/s rear

Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,361 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 49,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f inner brake pad appears low

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 2 Apr 2011 49,588 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner brake pad appears low

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 13 May 2009 46,698 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,740 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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BG05 FJD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG05 FJD, 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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BG05 FJD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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