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BG05 FTK

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

95,991 mi
Last recorded95,991 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 95,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 91,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,459 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,175 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,883 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,205 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 60,420 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 51,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 45,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 38,198 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,504 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 19,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,531 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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 FTK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 FTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG05 FTK registered?

BG05 FTK is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is BG05 FTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 FTK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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