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369 TBB

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

77,421 mi
Last recorded77,421 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration369 TBB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 77,421 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 76,407 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

General surface corrosion apparent on suspension components

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 74,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 72,103 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 72,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 69,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 67,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few places under the floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear fuel tank small bore hose split

Offside Rear fuel tank breather hose split near filler neck

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened both front belts (5.2.2a)

diesel smell from engine bottom of engine damp

rear exhaust flanges very rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,350 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

all tyres cracked

steering arm on steering box loose on splines

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,843 miles

fuel filter rusty

slight cracks in tyres

Fail 8 Sep 2015 63,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken (8.2.3)

fuel filter rusty

fuel tank damp

slight cracks in tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2014 60,430 miles

both rear tyres cracks in tread

fuel tank damp

Fail 8 Sep 2014 59,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracks in tread

fuel tank damp

Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,310 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,804 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perished

Fail 6 Sep 2012 52,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perished

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,887 miles

Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 44,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,737 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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369 TBB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 369 TBB, 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 369 TBB registered?

369 TBB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is 369 TBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 369 TBB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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