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B11 RCP

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,681 mi
Last recorded40,681 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 RCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 40,681 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside side step corroded

Fail 11 May 2026 40,681 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside side step corroded

Pass 12 May 2025 40,533 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 40,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 40,426 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 40,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 39,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 39,851 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 39,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 39,318 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 39,159 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 39,159 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2010 37,998 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 31,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 25,047 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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B11 RCP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B11 RCP, 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 B11 RCP registered?

B11 RCP is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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