2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HO02 SMP
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/05/2005. Recorded mileage 230,760 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2495cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
HO02 SMP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2025
- 230,760 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: 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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HO02 SMP Mileage History
- 01/06/2023214,989 mi
- 11/06/2024222,510 mi+7,521 mi
- 21/06/2024222,562 mi+52 mi
- 28/05/2025230,756 mi+8,194 mi
- 28/05/2025230,760 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HO02 SMP 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 (HO02 SMP) between June 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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