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2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H26 KNG

H26 KNG

2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 166,001 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/04/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2495cc

H26 KNG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
  • 166,001 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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H26 KNG Mileage History

  1. 02/08/2022158,439 mi
  2. 29/07/2023162,664 mi+4,225 mi
  3. 30/03/2024163,424 mi+760 mi
  4. 25/04/2024163,434 mi+10 mi
  5. 23/04/2025166,001 mi+2,567 mi

Average of roughly 2,776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H26 KNG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (H26 KNG) between August 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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