CarVerify

Free Car Check

CP05 BXF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,874 mi
Last recorded68,874 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 BXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 68,874 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak from rear axle

Slight oil leak from both front hubs

Pass 14 Jul 2025 64,958 miles

FRONT HUBS SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,401 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT LEEK FROM HUB SEEL

Pass 31 Jul 2023 57,455 miles

Oil leak from both front hubs

Fail 27 Jul 2023 57,448 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak from both front hubs

Pass 25 Jul 2022 54,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 53,839 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 53,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 53,573 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 53,540 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corrosion forming

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar link slight play

Pass 23 May 2017 53,242 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,996 miles

corrosion forming around metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Apr 2015 52,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,374 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,022 miles

Both front swivels damp

Drivers belt marked

Engine oil leak

N/S/F brake pipe starting to corrode

N/S/F door bounces

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Slight play upper steering column uj

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,983 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers are worn

click from drive-train on changing direction forward to reverse

engine wet offside rear at top?

exhaust smoke emissions are erratic

front service brake imbalance seems high mid-way thru range of effort

front wiper rubbers are worn

offside front tire wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,665 miles

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

both front swivel seals are weeping

clunk from underside of vehicle on changing directions forward to reverse

front windscreen wiper motor noisey?

offside rear of engine oiley top to bottom

srongly advise---rear brake pads look very low

stains around fuel filler neck?

Fail 12 Jul 2011 37,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front swivel seals are weeping

clunk from underside of vehicle on changing directions forward to reverse

front windscreen wiper motor noisey?

offside rear of engine oiley top to bottom

srongly advise---rear brake pads look very low

stains around fuel filler neck?

Pass 20 Jul 2010 29,558 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

click from under vehicle going forward to reverse and reverse to forward?

front service brake imbalance high midway thru effort

rear brake pads look low

slight lift in nearside front tie bar ball joint

Fail 29 Jul 2009 22,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside front seat belt webbing is heavily marked, nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

slight lift in nearside front tie bar ball joint

very slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,011 miles

offside front seat belt webbing is heavily marked, nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

slight lift in nearside front tie bar ball joint

very slight lift in rear axle upper A frame ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2008 19,089 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CP05 BXF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CP05 BXF, 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 CP05 BXF?

You can check the full history of CP05 BXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CP05 BXF registered?

CP05 BXF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is CP05 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 BXF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP05 BXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CP05 BXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.