2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FM05 BUO
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 152,161 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM05 BUO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 152,161 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.
FM05 BUO 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 (FM05 BUO) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FM05 BUO Mileage History
- 21/09/2022126,581 mi
- 06/10/2023135,870 mi+9,289 mi
- 11/10/2024144,252 mi+8,382 mi
- 27/09/2025152,161 mi+7,909 mi
- 27/09/2025152,161 mi
Average of roughly 8,480 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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