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B9 SWB

2005 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

76,864 mi
Last recorded76,864 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 SWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 74,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 72,348 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 72,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.93, result 2.46. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 69,421 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Oil leak from both front hubs and front diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,761 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel filter damp

Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,930 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 56,117 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 56,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 48,735 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

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

Offside Front hub seal slight leak

Oil leak engine has an oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,324 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,766 miles

Both cab steps seized in the lowered position

Fail 7 Sep 2015 41,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both cab steps seized in the lowered position

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,299 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 33,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,661 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 299,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 24,935 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 20,247 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,430 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 16,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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B9 SWB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B9 SWB, 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 B9 SWB registered?

B9 SWB is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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