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B17 DJD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,413 mi
Last recorded54,413 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 DJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2026 54,413 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,625 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 50,906 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 49,124 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 48,948 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,581 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 48,144 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,088 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 45,819 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 42,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,506 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 40,020 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,401 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 37,170 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,167 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,143 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,808 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,612 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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B17 DJD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 B17 DJD, 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 B17 DJD registered?

B17 DJD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 2005.

Is B17 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 DJD shows 19 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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