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BD55 YNT

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,931 mi
Last recorded146,931 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 146,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 143,148 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 139,221 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,691 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 129,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 123,328 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,328 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 118,737 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,391 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 107,595 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,357 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen damaged n/s.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,104 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,199 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 87,194 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,951 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs deteriorated.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,782 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 64,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 36,477 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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BD55 YNT is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 BD55 YNT, 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 BD55 YNT registered?

BD55 YNT is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is BD55 YNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 YNT 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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