CarVerify

Free Car Check

B13 URR

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,597 mi
Last recorded80,597 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 URR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 80,597 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2023 80,597 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 79,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,523 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp inoperative

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower After market bumper position lamp inoperative

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 78,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower After market bumper position lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 78,229 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 78,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,644 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,036 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 68,035 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,562 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,450 miles

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

possible oil leak at intercooler

Pass 7 Aug 2013 39,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,060 miles

centre exhaust getting very rusty

offside front axle oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,687 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 20,697 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

B13 URR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B13 URR, 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

How do I check the history of B13 URR?

You can check the full history of B13 URR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was B13 URR registered?

B13 URR is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is B13 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 URR shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B13 URR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B13 URR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.