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BG05 FVF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,314 mi
Last recorded61,314 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 61,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 60,267 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear nearside and offside seat belt webbing damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2024 60,267 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear nearside and offside seat belt webbing damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet/s missing (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,867 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

number plate lamp dim

Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,466 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 58,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front axle swivel joints damp

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,829 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 50,596 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 49,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 49,018 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 37,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,024 miles

n/s/r seat belt slightly damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2013 35,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 30,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level brake light not working

n/s windscreen washer not working

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear quarter panel impact damaged / reversing light

Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,691 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 FVF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

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

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