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BG55 YHU

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

161,737 mi
Last recorded161,737 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 YHU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 161,737 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 160,212 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 158,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 156,651 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 155,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 153,751 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 151,647 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 151,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 140,287 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 129,225 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 117,921 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 105,939 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 94,054 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 84,141 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,894 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 59,652 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 49,175 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 361,774 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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BG55 YHU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BG55 YHU, 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 BG55 YHU?

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What year was BG55 YHU registered?

BG55 YHU is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is BG55 YHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 YHU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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