2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BJ05 XOV
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 77,221 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ05 XOV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 77,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ05 XOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (BJ05 XOV) between April 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BJ05 XOV Mileage History
- 23/04/200815,082 mi
- 22/04/200920,718 mi+5,636 mi
- 08/05/201025,247 mi+4,529 mi
- 05/05/201130,070 mi+4,823 mi
- 01/05/201236,285 mi+6,215 mi
- 14/05/201341,036 mi+4,751 mi
- 09/05/201442,842 mi+1,806 mi
- 09/10/201443,451 mi+609 mi
- 08/10/201550,884 mi+7,433 mi
- 20/09/201656,487 mi+5,603 mi
- 02/10/201759,460 mi+2,973 mi
- 16/10/201861,574 mi+2,114 mi
- 18/10/201963,807 mi+2,233 mi
- 23/10/202065,132 mi+1,325 mi
- 05/10/202167,121 mi+1,989 mi
- 08/10/202167,126 mi+5 mi
- 03/10/202270,844 mi+3,718 mi
- 05/10/202270,849 mi+5 mi
- 06/10/202373,550 mi+2,701 mi
- 23/09/202475,821 mi+2,271 mi
- 28/09/202475,825 mi+4 mi
- 30/09/202576,330 mi+505 mi
- 19/10/202677,221 mi+891 mi
Average of roughly 3,361 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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