2007 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DF05 DEF
2007 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2007. Recorded mileage 118,231 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF05 DEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 118,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF05 DEF 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 2007 Land Rover Defender (DF05 DEF) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
DF05 DEF Mileage History
- 27/05/2022101,536 mi
- 02/09/2022101,772 mi+236 mi
- 07/09/2023105,057 mi+3,285 mi
- 18/09/2024108,308 mi+3,251 mi
- 15/10/2025118,231 mi+9,923 mi
Average of roughly 4,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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