2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BG05 FUE
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 136,545 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG05 FUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 136,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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BG05 FUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (BG05 FUE) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
BG05 FUE Mileage History
- 05/04/2023121,520 mi
- 04/04/2024127,210 mi+5,690 mi
- 11/04/2025131,885 mi+4,675 mi
- 11/04/2025131,885 mi
- 10/04/2026136,545 mi+4,660 mi
Average of roughly 4,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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