2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L24 GBR
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 117,959 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,959 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L24 GBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 117,959 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L24 GBR 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 (L24 GBR) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
L24 GBR Mileage History
- 06/06/202396,293 mi
- 05/06/2024103,632 mi+7,339 mi
- 19/06/2024103,746 mi+114 mi
- 09/06/2025111,356 mi+7,610 mi
- 11/06/2026117,959 mi+6,603 mi
Average of roughly 7,187 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
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