2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DIG 8043
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 108,566 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,566 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
DIG 8043 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 108,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DIG 8043 Mileage History
- 09/01/2024102,475 mi
- 13/01/2025105,173 mi+2,698 mi
- 24/01/2025105,174 mi+1 mi
- 20/01/2026108,566 mi+3,392 mi
- 22/01/2026108,566 mi
Average of roughly 2,989 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DIG 8043 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 (DIG 8043) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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 (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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