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BJ05 MZW

2005 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,508 mi
Last recorded107,508 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 MZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 107,508 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 107,507 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,767 miles

Flange On Middle & Rear Section Of Exhaust Weak

Fail 30 Aug 2024 103,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Flange On Middle & Rear Section Of Exhaust Weak

Pass 6 Sep 2023 103,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 102,306 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop rear prop joint has slight lift in (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 102,306 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop rear prop joint has slight lift in (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 101,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,868 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,394 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 81,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 81,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 72,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 63,123 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 55,405 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,570 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,032 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 30,357 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 12,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 12,556 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,638 miles

FUEL REGULATOR DAMP

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,822 miles

engine oil leak

oil leaks from both front hubs

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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BJ05 MZW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BJ05 MZW, 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 BJ05 MZW registered?

BJ05 MZW is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 MZW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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