2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · A911 GBA
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/07/2005. Recorded mileage 72,862 miles. MOT valid until 24/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2492cc
A911 GBA Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 72,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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A911 GBA Mileage History
- 23/09/200822,652 mi
- 21/08/200928,064 mi+5,412 mi
- 21/08/200928,064 mi
- 30/07/201032,193 mi+4,129 mi
- 12/12/201135,716 mi+3,523 mi
- 12/12/201237,908 mi+2,192 mi
- 10/01/201439,332 mi+1,424 mi
- 23/04/201540,374 mi+1,042 mi
- 20/04/201642,080 mi+1,706 mi
- 26/04/201642,080 mi
- 04/04/201742,592 mi+512 mi
- 25/04/201842,968 mi+376 mi
- 26/04/2019454,745 mi+411,777 mi
- 18/09/202052,377 mi-402,368 mi
- 01/09/202157,765 mi+5,388 mi
- 30/09/202264,616 mi+6,851 mi
- 27/09/202367,047 mi+2,431 mi
- 08/10/202468,372 mi+1,325 mi
- 18/10/202468,374 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/202571,090 mi+2,716 mi
- 23/09/202571,090 mi
- 26/08/202672,862 mi+1,772 mi
Average of roughly 2,802 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
A911 GBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (A911 GBA) between September 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”; “Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
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