2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DX05 XYA
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 306,128 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 306,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DX05 XYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2026
- 306,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DX05 XYA Mileage History
- 28/02/2024284,135 mi
- 28/02/2024284,135 mi
- 27/02/2025294,570 mi+10,435 mi
- 03/04/2026306,128 mi+11,558 mi
- 03/04/2026306,128 mi
Average of roughly 10,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX05 XYA 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 (DX05 XYA) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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