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VIL 170

2005 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5

Black Diesel 2495cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires17 Dec 2026

Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)

Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

62,263 mi

Last recorded62,263 miles

Recorded on11 Nov 2025

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 170

MakeLand Rover

ModelDefender 110 TD5

Year2005

ColourBlack

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail

Pass 11 Nov 2025 62,263 miles

Pass 18 Dec 2024 61,989 miles

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,297 miles

Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,530 miles

Pass 30 Aug 2021 43,454 miles

Fail 27 Aug 2021 43,446 miles

Pass 23 Aug 2019 35,794 miles

Pass 23 Aug 2018 35,146 miles

Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,661 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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VIL 170 is a 2005 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VIL 170, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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How do I check the history of VIL 170?

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What year was VIL 170 registered?

VIL 170 is a 2005 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is VIL 170 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 170 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIL 170 have outstanding finance?

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