2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A27 VDE
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 147,783 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,783 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A27 VDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 147,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A27 VDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (A27 VDE) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A27 VDE Mileage History
- 26/01/2023144,223 mi
- 30/01/2024145,301 mi+1,078 mi
- 02/01/2025146,619 mi+1,318 mi
- 02/01/2025146,619 mi
- 29/01/2026147,783 mi+1,164 mi
Average of roughly 1,183 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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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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