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BN05 CZS

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,036 mi
Last recorded130,036 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 CZS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 130,036 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid crossmember bolted to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 126,541 miles

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

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

second row seat underside cross member corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2024 126,540 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

second row seat underside cross member corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 122,177 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 117,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

wiper switch defective

Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 113,951 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 110,915 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,357 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 100,852 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,900 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 99,900 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 79,304 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 79,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 65,925 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 65,925 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/rear door not latching correctly o/s/rear door not latching correctly

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,862 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 55,862 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,713 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 39,618 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 39,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 30,743 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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BN05 CZS is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc 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 BN05 CZS, 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 BN05 CZS registered?

BN05 CZS is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BN05 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 CZS shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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