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BG05 FSX

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,164 mi
Last recorded91,164 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 91,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2026 91,163 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 90,801 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 90,506 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 90,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 89,814 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,144 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 89,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 88,255 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,552 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 95,552 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 83,153 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 83,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,173 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 75,560 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 64,431 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,458 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 46,630 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 355,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 26,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FSX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG05 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

BG05 FSX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is BG05 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 FSX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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