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BC05 RYM

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,195 mi
Last recorded81,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jan 2026 81,195 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 73,603 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 65,261 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 51,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 51,413 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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BC05 RYM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RYM, 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 BC05 RYM registered?

BC05 RYM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is BC05 RYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC05 RYM shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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