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6 HBG

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,192 mi
Last recorded40,192 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 HBG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 40,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,897 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 39,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 38,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,265 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system corooded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,317 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,724 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,688 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,919 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,766 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,543 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 19,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,754 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 9,438 miles

rear seats not a up right position at time of test

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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6 HBG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 6 HBG, 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

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What year was 6 HBG registered?

6 HBG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is 6 HBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 HBG shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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