Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
FY05 BCU

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlue
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 137,419 miles on the clock, averaging 6,589 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FY05 BCU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,419
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
6,589

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

Below average
Latest reading137,419 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,589
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY05 BCU 19k49k78k108k137k '08'26'18

Check FY05 BCU

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,419 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,398 miles
Since last MOT+265 miles
PASS
Mileage137,133 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
PASS
Mileage136,935 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,930 miles
Since last MOT+290 miles
PASS
Mileage136,640 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
PASS
Mileage136,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,597 miles
Since last MOT+289 miles
PASS
Mileage136,308 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,306 miles
Since last MOT+11,969 miles
PASS
Mileage124,337 miles
Since last MOT+7,225 miles
PASS
Mileage117,112 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,111 miles
Since last MOT+14,679 miles
PASS
Mileage102,432 miles
Since last MOT+13,514 miles
PASS
Mileage88,918 miles
Since last MOT+11,266 miles
PASS
Mileage77,652 miles
Since last MOT+13,363 miles
PASS
Mileage64,289 miles
Since last MOT+15,645 miles
PASS
Mileage48,644 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,638 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,034 miles
PASS
Mileage40,546 miles
Since last MOT+10,667 miles
PASS
Mileage29,879 miles
Since last MOT+3,230 miles
PASS
Mileage26,649 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage23,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage19,212 miles

Explore more about the Land Rover Defender

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 BCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

More FY05 B plates

Browse all FY05 B registrations from Lincoln.

About FY05 BCU

What car is FY05 BCU?

FY05 BCU is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY05 BCU?

The last recorded mileage for FY05 BCU was 137,419 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY05 BCU passed its MOT?

FY05 BCU has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2026.

Is FY05 BCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY05 BCU 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 FY05 BCU?

FY05 BCU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.