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BG05 FJU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,654 mi
Last recorded35,654 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Nov 2025 35,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 35,548 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 35,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,781 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,484 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 33,950 miles

Offside Front slight leak from swivel seal

slight leak from powered steering

slight leak from rear prop too diff seal

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,605 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from swivel

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

Pass 10 May 2017 32,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 32,262 miles

slight leak from off side front swivel seal

Pass 2 May 2015 32,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 31,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,309 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,657 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,171 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,347 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 151,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wiper blades slightly split at ends

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 FJU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJU, 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 BG05 FJU registered?

BG05 FJU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is BG05 FJU safe to buy?

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