2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DP05 LMP
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 126,755 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP05 LMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 126,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP05 LMP 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 (DP05 LMP) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
DP05 LMP Mileage History
- 23/02/2023114,672 mi
- 23/02/2023114,672 mi
- 28/02/2024118,502 mi+3,830 mi
- 25/02/2025122,641 mi+4,139 mi
- 25/02/2026126,755 mi+4,114 mi
Average of roughly 4,019 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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