2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 12 MCC
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/10/2005. Recorded mileage 110,739 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,739 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
12 MCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 110,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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12 MCC Mileage History
- 01/10/2021100,406 mi
- 11/11/2022103,601 mi+3,195 mi
- 16/10/2023106,381 mi+2,780 mi
- 09/11/2024108,702 mi+2,321 mi
- 25/10/2025110,739 mi+2,037 mi
Average of roughly 2,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
12 MCC 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 (12 MCC) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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