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BV05 MBY

2005 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,346 mi
Last recorded168,346 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 MBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender 110 TD5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 168,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 168,325 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 167,410 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2019 164,337 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 162,980 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 161,508 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 161,414 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender 110 TD5?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
3,513
Miles/Year
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm 1
brake application uneven 1
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BV05 MBY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV05 MBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV05 MBY registered?

BV05 MBY is a 2005 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5, first registered on 5 March 2005.

Is BV05 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 MBY shows 7 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.

Does BV05 MBY have outstanding finance?

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