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BG05 FTJ

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

226,614 mi
Last recorded226,614 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 226,614 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 215,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 205,477 miles

Central Body cross member corroded but body still secured

Coolant leak heater matrix ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 205,477 miles

Central Body cross member corroded but body still secured

Coolant leak heater matrix ()

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 194,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 179,926 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 164,487 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 151,748 miles

possible steering box leak

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 151,748 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

possible steering box leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 139,095 miles

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

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 127,493 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes on border of excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 127,483 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play Upper and lower king pins (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle Lower King pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes on border of excessive (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,109 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 103,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 103,908 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 93,406 miles

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

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

n/s/f hub oil slight leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 93,406 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f hub oil slight leak

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,651 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 81,649 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,992 miles

offside front tire is wearing on inner edge, both rear tires are perishing

parking brake warning light is inoperative

rear fuel filter cover is missing

rear tie bar bushes are debonding

swivel seals are weeping [both sides]

Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

offside front tire is wearing on inner edge, both rear tires are perishing

parking brake warning light is inoperative

rear fuel filter cover is missing

rear tie bar bushes are debonding

swivel seals are weeping [both sides]

Fail 19 Jul 2010 36,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn

fuel cap lock inoperative?

Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers are worn

fuel cap lock inoperative?

Pass 13 May 2010 35,719 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has cut to outer side wall but does not expose cords. o/s rear tyre has cut to outer side wall but does not expose cords

Fail 12 May 2010 35,719 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre has cut to outer side wall but does not expose cords. o/s rear tyre has cut to outer side wall but does not expose cords

Fail 5 May 2009 29,049 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Slight damage to outer wall of the offside rear tyre.

Pass 5 May 2009 29,049 miles

Slight damage to outer wall of the offside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,277 miles

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

advise off side rear tyre side wall scuffed

Pass 28 Nov 2006 14,067 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 FTJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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