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BG05 FVP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 84,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 84,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2024 84,595 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,442 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 81,927 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 81,101 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 79,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 78,538 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 75,007 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 73,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,327 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 69,439 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 62,918 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,571 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,255 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,151 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 33,757 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 25,194 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 FVP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

BG05 FVP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2005.

Is BG05 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 FVP shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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