2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1 WWG
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 98,375 miles. MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,375 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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1 WWG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 98,375 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
1 WWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (1 WWG) between January 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 2x Rears worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested All brake pipes need replacing. (1.2.1 (g))”.
1 WWG Mileage History
- 28/01/200915,261 mi
- 27/01/201021,386 mi+6,125 mi
- 24/01/201127,981 mi+6,595 mi
- 24/01/201127,981 mi
- 27/01/201234,981 mi+7,000 mi
- 27/01/201234,981 mi
- 22/01/201342,237 mi+7,256 mi
- 30/01/201450,189 mi+7,952 mi
- 31/01/201450,193 mi+4 mi
- 29/01/201556,571 mi+6,378 mi
- 31/01/201556,574 mi+3 mi
- 30/01/201662,979 mi+6,405 mi
- 30/01/201662,979 mi
- 26/01/201768,260 mi+5,281 mi
- 26/01/201768,260 mi
- 31/01/201873,810 mi+5,550 mi
- 29/01/201978,778 mi+4,968 mi
- 16/01/2020817,728 mi+738,950 mi
- 29/01/202186,173 mi-731,555 mi
- 15/01/202289,286 mi+3,113 mi
- 31/01/202392,569 mi+3,283 mi
- 29/01/202496,243 mi+3,674 mi
- 04/02/202598,081 mi+1,838 mi
- 16/02/202598,083 mi+2 mi
- 06/02/202698,375 mi+292 mi
Average of roughly 4,882 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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