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B3 JKB

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,832 mi
Last recorded71,832 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 71,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 69,825 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,157 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,033 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 65,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 62,698 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 62,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 59,885 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,860 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,229 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 54,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To offside rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 52,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 52,519 miles

ALL DIRECTION BULBS SLIGHT DISCOLOURED

N/S/F SEAL SEEPS

N/S/R SHOCKER BUSH WEAR

Fail 29 Apr 2015 50,103 miles

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

all brake discs pitted

exhaust corroded

nsr lower shock absorber bush worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,103 miles

all brake discs pitted

exhaust corroded

nsr lower shock absorber bush worn

oil leak on engine

Fail 17 Apr 2014 47,993 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,993 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 45,217 miles

front brake discs corroded and lipped

front supension bushes worn

play in steering drag link

rear tyres cracking and nsf worn on outer edge

slight corrosion on underbody

wipers worn

Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,680 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,595 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,587 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 23,302 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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B3 JKB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B3 JKB, 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 B3 JKB registered?

B3 JKB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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