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B1 LCB

2005 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,652 mi
Last recorded56,652 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 LCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 56,652 miles

Offside Front axle ball weeeping

Fail 16 Jan 2026 56,652 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front axle ball weeeping

Pass 3 Jan 2025 51,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 45,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 44,913 miles

Offside Front swivel has slight leak

Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,056 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 44,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 42,971 miles

Offside Front swivel leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,056 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 40,056 miles

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

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 37,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,987 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,490 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 25,652 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 227,364 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,516 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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B1 LCB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B1 LCB, 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 B1 LCB registered?

B1 LCB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is B1 LCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 LCB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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