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BN05 XTY

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

69,280 mi
Last recorded69,280 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 XTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 69,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 60,499 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 51,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 51,531 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 46,947 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 45,525 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 43,843 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 39,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 36,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 32,955 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,227 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 21,849 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 19,634 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 19,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 14,819 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 148,193 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 11,257 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,371 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008

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 XTY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

BN05 XTY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is BN05 XTY safe to buy?

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