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BG05 FVT

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,895 mi
Last recorded166,895 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 FVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 166,895 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 162,534 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 152,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 148,813 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 148,662 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 128,888 miles

roti not working no engine temp taken

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/f swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 119,615 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F swivel seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 119,615 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F swivel seal leaking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

pedal rubbers slightly worn

steering swivel joints have a slight seepage

Pass 21 Jun 2012 98,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s & o/s wiper blades slit on ends

n/s/f & o/s/f hubs slight oil leak

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jun 2011 87,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 75,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 60,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 45,007 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 FVT is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

BG05 FVT is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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