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BD55 YYV

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

115,668 mi
Last recorded115,668 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 YYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 115,668 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 115,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 114,554 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,784 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,370 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 106,111 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 104,031 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,637 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,304 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 72,358 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,754 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,407 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,417 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 30,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YYV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YYV, 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 BD55 YYV registered?

BD55 YYV is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BD55 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 YYV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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