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BN05 XPY

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,565 mi
Last recorded113,565 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 113,565 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 113,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 113,307 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,380 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 108,908 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside general. and spring mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 108,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened swivel ball badly pitted and leaking oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened swivel ball badly pitted and leaking oil (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to rear chassis of vehicle.

Fail 30 Jun 2023 108,812 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and seals leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn "hockey stick bush badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bushes badly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general corrosion to rear chassis of vehicle.

Pass 22 Jun 2022 106,592 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 102,162 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 92,635 miles

slight oil leak front nearsidewheel hub

Pass 31 Jul 2017 85,418 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.C.3c)

Full exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (2.7.4)

Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both rear upper (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion whole (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 77,724 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 77,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside both hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lower (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 72,705 miles

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

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 67,580 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 60,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 48,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,231 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 29,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 21,309 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 XPY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BN05 XPY, 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 BN05 XPY registered?

BN05 XPY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BN05 XPY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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