2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PX05 ZVF
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 118,308 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/07/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,308 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
PX05 ZVF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2019
- 118,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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PX05 ZVF Mileage History
- 21/04/200833,362 mi
- 16/04/200945,389 mi+12,027 mi
- 06/05/201055,995 mi+10,606 mi
- 19/04/201165,679 mi+9,684 mi
- 20/04/201274,303 mi+8,624 mi
- 20/04/201274,308 mi+5 mi
- 18/04/201384,765 mi+10,457 mi
- 18/04/201384,768 mi+3 mi
- 13/05/201491,360 mi+6,592 mi
- 28/05/201596,929 mi+5,569 mi
- 28/05/201596,929 mi
- 18/05/2016101,815 mi+4,886 mi
- 18/05/2016101,815 mi
- 20/05/2017107,817 mi+6,002 mi
- 22/05/2017107,817 mi
- 30/04/2018113,360 mi+5,543 mi
- 02/05/2018113,360 mi
- 16/05/2019118,308 mi+4,948 mi
Average of roughly 7,676 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
PX05 ZVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (PX05 ZVF) between April 2008 and May 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Going along axle into caliper (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
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