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B26 LMH

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,828 mi
Last recorded57,828 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 LMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 57,828 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 57,828 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 57,076 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 57,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 56,905 miles

Exhaust back box flange to centre box flange corroded

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 56,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes perished. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bushes perished on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in dirt and mud making inspection difficult.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 54,991 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,245 miles

Diesel regulator moist around fittings

Pass 20 Nov 2019 48,289 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pressure regulator on engine signs of dripping fuel

Pass 19 Oct 2018 42,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,193 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,787 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B26 LMH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B26 LMH, 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 B26 LMH registered?

B26 LMH is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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