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BC05 PVY

2005 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,277 mi
Last recorded41,277 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 PVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 41,277 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 41,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,799 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 39,503 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 37,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 36,873 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 34,765 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,860 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 32,851 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 30,375 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 27,842 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,091 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,880 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,076 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Radiator cap missing

Reversing light not working

Fail 25 Apr 2013 19,076 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Radiator cap missing

Reversing light not working

Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,330 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 16,330 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 13,457 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 11,889 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 9,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 6,799 miles

nearside tracta joint damp

offside tracta joint damp

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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BC05 PVY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BC05 PVY, 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 BC05 PVY registered?

BC05 PVY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BC05 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 PVY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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