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B12 TPR

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

122,724 mi
Last recorded122,724 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 TPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 122,724 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 122,720 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Axle balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel tank leaking Top of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached D bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 120,332 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,030 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear anti roll bar D bush deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2024 118,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

central rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

offside rear anti roll bar D bush deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2023 115,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play ALL WHEEL BEARINGS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,177 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear brake pads fitted incorrectly

underside of vehicle had been under sealed

Fail 2 Aug 2022 112,177 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear brake pads fitted incorrectly

underside of vehicle had been under sealed

Pass 5 Aug 2021 108,093 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 12 May 2021 107,926 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 May 2017 103,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 101,156 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 99,380 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 97,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 93,613 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 89,320 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 89,119 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,810 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 75,015 miles

front swivels seaping / rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Oct 2009 66,057 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,955 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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B12 TPR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 B12 TPR, 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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B12 TPR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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