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BT05 DYA

2005 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,547 mi
Last recorded66,547 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 DYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 66,547 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 60,786 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,786 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,621 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 56,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 52,142 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 52,142 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 48,177 miles

Slight oil leak from rear differential,pinion oil seal

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,885 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,666 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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BT05 DYA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT05 DYA, 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 BT05 DYA registered?

BT05 DYA is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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