2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AP54 LTU
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/01/2005. Recorded mileage 73,168 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,168 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
AP54 LTU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 73,168 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AP54 LTU Mileage History
- 01/02/200830,367 mi
- 30/01/200943,940 mi+13,573 mi
- 28/01/201056,875 mi+12,935 mi
- 13/01/201160,658 mi+3,783 mi
- 13/01/201261,609 mi+951 mi
- 26/01/201362,681 mi+1,072 mi
- 17/01/201464,571 mi+1,890 mi
- 10/01/201565,783 mi+1,212 mi
- 02/02/201668,264 mi+2,481 mi
- 29/12/201669,470 mi+1,206 mi
- 21/12/201769,802 mi+332 mi
- 20/12/201870,228 mi+426 mi
- 20/12/201870,228 mi
- 22/01/202070,535 mi+307 mi
- 30/12/202070,878 mi+343 mi
- 19/01/202271,106 mi+228 mi
- 19/01/202271,106 mi
- 21/01/202371,596 mi+490 mi
- 20/01/202472,200 mi+604 mi
- 11/01/202572,711 mi+511 mi
- 07/02/202673,168 mi+457 mi
Average of roughly 2,376 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
AP54 LTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (AP54 LTU) between February 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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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