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B16 LRF

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,827 mi
Last recorded34,827 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 LRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 34,827 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 34,646 miles

Nearside Front door has to be closed slowly to catch on lock

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

axle swivel joints leaking

fuel tank breather pipe broken

Fail 13 Jun 2025 34,646 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))

Nearside Front door has to be closed slowly to catch on lock

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

axle swivel joints leaking

fuel tank breather pipe broken

Pass 4 Jun 2024 34,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jun 2024 34,041 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 19 Jun 2023 33,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,888 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 30,387 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 29,567 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,974 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,130 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 26,415 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,529 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 24,512 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,781 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,956 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 20,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 16,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,935 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 9,333 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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B16 LRF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B16 LRF, 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 B16 LRF registered?

B16 LRF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is B16 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 LRF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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