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2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

121,559 mi
Last recorded121,559 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 ONX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 121,559 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box splitting, minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft sliding joint worn, has minor free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering damper bushes worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to body, chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 121,557 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Rear most exhaust hangar detached, rear part of system insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember holed within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp has hole in lens, affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember holed within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre box splitting, minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft sliding joint worn, has minor free play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering damper bushes worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion to body, chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,079 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lower shock mountings worn

Steering damper bushes worn at steering box side

Fail 27 Jan 2025 121,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Rear door (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Rear door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear lower shock mountings worn

Steering damper bushes worn at steering box side

Pass 25 Jan 2024 120,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear lower shock mountings worn

Fail 23 Jan 2024 120,421 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed door frame cracked inside, door card loose and not securing on 2nd latch (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole on o/s/r crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position corroded, damaged and not secured on 2nd latch (6.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear lower shock mountings worn

Pass 26 Jan 2023 114,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower lower front footwells corroded

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive below seat box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front play on both lower door hinges

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn misting oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic case missing but operating as normal (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front drivers door check strap missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tub mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear boot door securing on 1st latch

Fail 23 Jan 2023 114,357 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed only locking on first latch (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower lower front footwells corroded

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive below seat box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front play on both lower door hinges

Nearside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn misting oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic case missing but operating as normal (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front drivers door check strap missing

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tub mounting points corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear boot door securing on 1st latch

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole under body and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing thin (235/85/R16 120/116S M+S, BF Goodrich) (5.2.3 (e))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Rear door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear washer jet not working

Fail 18 Jan 2022 112,869 miles

Fuel system component leaking Major fuel leak at pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most linkage ball joint boot burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm boot burst (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole under body and chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing thin (235/85/R16 120/116S M+S, BF Goodrich) (5.2.3 (e))

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Rear door (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear washer jet not working

Pass 19 Jan 2021 109,735 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering box drop arm boot is deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2021 109,733 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front prop rear most universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole underbody/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose chafing Fuel filter housing insecure, hoses chafing off chassis legs (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering box drop arm boot is deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 109,280 miles

Rear door holed at top above window

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Lower door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Drivers door check strap is missing

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper hinge has minor play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front most ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Pads approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens has minor crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Rear most door, top most hinge has play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear tub has various holes but not significantly reducing strength/structure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,300 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear most steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens has small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken away from door

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

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

clutch pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Buckle (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak Transferee box ()

Rear Door doesn't close fully

Fail 22 Jan 2018 104,110 miles

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearmost joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Wiper rubber torn at ends but still clears screen

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Buckle (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak Transferee box ()

Rear Door doesn't close fully

Pass 12 Jan 2017 96,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Box (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 96,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing (5.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Box (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear door damaged, window rubber not in place

steering damper bush has play

Fail 18 Jan 2016 88,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear door damaged, window rubber not in place

steering damper bush has play

Pass 20 Feb 2014 82,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 82,813 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 82,812 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,198 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 56,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,633 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,278 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 ONX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 ONX, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 ONX?

You can check the full history of BN05 ONX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN05 ONX registered?

BN05 ONX is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is BN05 ONX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 ONX shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN05 ONX have outstanding finance?

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