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2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · TD05 COT

TD05 COT

2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/10/2005. Recorded mileage 143,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2495cc

TD05 COT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2025
  • 143,405 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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TD05 COT Mileage History

  1. 17/08/2022138,199 mi
  2. 16/10/2023141,548 mi+3,349 mi
  3. 17/10/2023141,550 mi+2 mi
  4. 02/08/2025143,389 mi+1,839 mi
  5. 07/08/2025143,405 mi+16 mi

Average of roughly 1,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

TD05 COT 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 (TD05 COT) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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