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BG05 FSE

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

50,145 mi
Last recorded50,145 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 50,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 49,992 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,784 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 49,784 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due brake pipe leaking and pedal goes to the floor (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 49,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 46,468 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,356 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 44,767 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 44,272 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 43,820 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Oil leak ()

Slight leak on front tracta seals

Pass 29 Jul 2016 43,637 miles

offside front brake slightly tight

rear radius arm front bushes starting to unbond

slight roughness in offside rear wheel bearing??

Pass 17 Aug 2015 43,134 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 41,076 miles

Oil leak

minor damage to seatbelt webbings

rear brake pads getting low

rear trailing arm front bushes unbonding

slight wear in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 6 Aug 2013 32,640 miles

offside front seat belt slightly damaged

rear shock absorber bushes slightly worn

rear trailing arm bushes starting to unbond

Pass 1 Aug 2012 29,074 miles

minor leak from offside tracta seal

rear trailing arm front bushes unbonding

slight play in rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,294 miles

front seat belts slightly damaged

offside tracta unit leaking slightly

slight wear in nearside drag link end

Pass 6 Aug 2010 23,516 miles

front seat belts slightly damaged

nearside front tyre getting low

rear number plate slightly insecure

slight play in nearside drag link end

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,576 miles

no tow ball fitted at time of test

offside and nearside front seat belts slightly damaged

tracta units leaking slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 15,388 miles

front tracta units leaking slightly

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 FSE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 BG05 FSE, 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 FSE registered?

BG05 FSE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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