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370 DYD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,270 mi
Last recorded96,270 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration370 DYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 96,270 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 96,268 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering damper bush (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush BOTH (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 88,200 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2022 77,231 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 74,128 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,539 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 72,526 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,122 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 69,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,070 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 60,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 60,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,075 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,969 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 47,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,783 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,943 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 20,338 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 202,858 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside front wiper end split

washer fluid thick .

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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370 DYD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 370 DYD, 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 370 DYD registered?

370 DYD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is 370 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 370 DYD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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