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BG05 FVE

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,329 mi
Last recorded130,329 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 130,329 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 129,358 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 129,149 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 127,873 miles

Flat top pattern headlights fitted

Nearside Rear door catch temperamental

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 127,873 miles

Flat top pattern headlights fitted

Nearside Rear door catch temperamental

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 122,652 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 122,625 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,610 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Both (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Temporary repair to rear axle ball joint dust cover

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 108,909 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Both rear side doors (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 103,084 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 97,326 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 97,323 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Valve at rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 88,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,638 miles

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

Offside Front swivel seal light leak

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 73,207 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,334 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 61,598 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 61,593 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 55,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,665 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 43,038 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 43,035 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,298 miles

O/S Rear trailing arm front bush split sightly but no excessive movement

Fail 20 Apr 2009 33,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Rear trailing arm front bush split sightly but no excessive movement

Pass 12 May 2008 23,579 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 FVE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

BG05 FVE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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