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MOT Valid

2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AP54 LTU

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/02/2027
Tax Status
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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 Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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AP54 LTU Mileage History

  1. 01/02/200830,367 mi
  2. 30/01/200943,940 mi+13,573 mi
  3. 28/01/201056,875 mi+12,935 mi
  4. 13/01/201160,658 mi+3,783 mi
  5. 13/01/201261,609 mi+951 mi
  6. 26/01/201362,681 mi+1,072 mi
  7. 17/01/201464,571 mi+1,890 mi
  8. 10/01/201565,783 mi+1,212 mi
  9. 02/02/201668,264 mi+2,481 mi
  10. 29/12/201669,470 mi+1,206 mi
  11. 21/12/201769,802 mi+332 mi
  12. 20/12/201870,228 mi+426 mi
  13. 20/12/201870,228 mi
  14. 22/01/202070,535 mi+307 mi
  15. 30/12/202070,878 mi+343 mi
  16. 19/01/202271,106 mi+228 mi
  17. 19/01/202271,106 mi
  18. 21/01/202371,596 mi+490 mi
  19. 20/01/202472,200 mi+604 mi
  20. 11/01/202572,711 mi+511 mi
  21. 07/02/202673,168 mi+457 mi

Average of roughly 2,376 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

AP54 LTU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 08:29
MOT Analysis

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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ADVISORY