2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DG05 DPK
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/03/2005. Recorded mileage 79,850 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,850 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
DG05 DPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 79,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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DG05 DPK Mileage History
- 03/02/202473,070 mi
- 04/04/202576,441 mi+3,371 mi
- 07/04/202576,441 mi
- 10/04/202679,850 mi+3,409 mi
- 17/04/202679,850 mi
Average of roughly 3,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DG05 DPK 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 (DG05 DPK) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to/rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”.
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