2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DF05 FKA
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 117,548 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF05 FKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
- 117,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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DF05 FKA Mileage History
- 18/01/202298,096 mi
- 06/01/2023103,016 mi+4,920 mi
- 11/01/2024108,118 mi+5,102 mi
- 21/01/2025112,884 mi+4,766 mi
- 02/02/2026117,548 mi+4,664 mi
Average of roughly 4,814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF05 FKA 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 (DF05 FKA) between January 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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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