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BT05 DXO

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

29,171 mi
Last recorded29,171 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 DXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 29,171 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 28,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 27,556 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 27,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 26,616 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 26,613 miles

Central Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmemember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,038 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 26,032 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pin insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

low effort to offside and nearside rear service brake

Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,031 miles

poor washer aim

poor welded repair to rear cross member

Pass 24 Jul 2019 24,183 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR SERVICE BRAKE HAS POOR EFFORT

n/s front tyre perrishing at tred

Fail 23 Jul 2019 24,181 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR OF FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR SERVICE BRAKE HAS POOR EFFORT

n/s front tyre perrishing at tred

Pass 24 Jul 2018 23,348 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 23,344 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame on rear axcel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,379 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,914 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 20,912 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 19,799 miles

Headlamp securing rings corroded

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2014 17,435 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 16,113 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,699 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 13,581 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 11,685 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 9,751 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 8,375 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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BT05 DXO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BT05 DXO, 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 BT05 DXO registered?

BT05 DXO is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is BT05 DXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 DXO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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