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BV05 LHO

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 42,841 miles on the clock, averaging 1,188 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV05 LHO

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
1,188

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading42,841 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,424
Average per year1,188
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV05 LHO 22k27k32k38k43k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,424 miles
PASS
Mileage41,417 miles
Since last MOT+1,827 miles
PASS
Mileage39,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage37,551 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,549 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage35,560 miles
Since last MOT+627 miles
PASS
Mileage34,933 miles
Since last MOT+1,475 miles
PASS
Mileage33,458 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage32,291 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,252 miles
Since last MOT+973 miles
PASS
Mileage31,279 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,279 miles
FAIL
Mileage312,133 miles
Since last MOT+281,480 miles
PASS
Mileage30,653 miles
Since last MOT+578 miles
PASS
Mileage30,075 miles
Since last MOT+540 miles
PASS
Mileage29,535 miles
Since last MOT+550 miles
PASS
Mileage28,985 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,985 miles
Since last MOT+576 miles
PASS
Mileage28,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,409 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage26,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,842 miles
PASS
Mileage24,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,526 miles
Since last MOT+1,125 miles
PASS
Mileage23,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage22,064 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 LHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BV05 LHO

What car is BV05 LHO?

BV05 LHO is a black Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BV05 LHO?

The last recorded mileage for BV05 LHO was 42,841 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV05 LHO passed its MOT?

BV05 LHO has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is BV05 LHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV05 LHO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BV05 LHO?

BV05 LHO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.