2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · EY05 DLN
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 148,647 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EY05 DLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 148,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EY05 DLN 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 (EY05 DLN) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EY05 DLN Mileage History
- 22/08/2022143,550 mi
- 27/07/2023145,032 mi+1,482 mi
- 29/07/2024146,483 mi+1,451 mi
- 18/08/2025148,647 mi+2,164 mi
- 18/08/2025148,647 mi
Average of roughly 1,705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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