2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J3 NSO
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 159,056 miles. MOT valid until 19/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2495cc
J3 NSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 159,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J3 NSO Mileage History
- 09/02/2024145,626 mi
- 13/02/2025152,951 mi+7,325 mi
- 14/02/2025152,951 mi
- 04/02/2026159,046 mi+6,095 mi
- 05/02/2026159,056 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 6,749 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J3 NSO 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 (J3 NSO) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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