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BE55 ZEE

2005 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,050 mi
Last recorded103,050 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE55 ZEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 103,050 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 94,722 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,673 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 78,781 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,932 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 62,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 51,417 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 35,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 30,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,061 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 248,783 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 185,963 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 512,060 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 345,012 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,637 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 22,636 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 21,319 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,918 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 10,562 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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BE55 ZEE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 BE55 ZEE, 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

How do I check the history of BE55 ZEE?

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What year was BE55 ZEE registered?

BE55 ZEE is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BE55 ZEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BE55 ZEE 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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