2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FXG 2
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 145,724 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,724 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FXG 2 Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 145,724 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FXG 2 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (FXG 2) between January 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”.
FXG 2 Mileage History
- 21/01/200839,751 mi
- 22/01/200839,751 mi
- 07/04/200953,554 mi+13,803 mi
- 23/10/200962,860 mi+9,306 mi
- 23/10/200962,861 mi+1 mi
- 23/09/201069,711 mi+6,850 mi
- 21/09/201174,655 mi+4,944 mi
- 06/09/201279,797 mi+5,142 mi
- 06/09/201279,797 mi
- 22/08/201385,542 mi+5,745 mi
- 27/08/201489,461 mi+3,919 mi
- 04/09/201596,481 mi+7,020 mi
- 08/09/201596,574 mi+93 mi
- 27/09/2016102,969 mi+6,395 mi
- 27/09/2016102,969 mi
- 06/09/2017109,504 mi+6,535 mi
- 07/09/2017109,557 mi+53 mi
- 14/09/2018120,293 mi+10,736 mi
- 20/09/2019126,212 mi+5,919 mi
- 28/09/2020131,873 mi+5,661 mi
- 23/09/2021135,254 mi+3,381 mi
- 06/10/2021135,355 mi+101 mi
- 10/10/2022141,597 mi+6,242 mi
- 03/10/2023145,522 mi+3,925 mi
- 30/10/2024145,614 mi+92 mi
- 11/11/2025145,724 mi+110 mi
Average of roughly 5,951 miles per year across 26 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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