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2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HW04 OBH

HW04 OBH

2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 82,906 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2005 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
82,906 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2005
Engine
2495cc

HW04 OBH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
  • 82,906 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.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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HW04 OBH Mileage History

  1. 16/05/202375,009 mi
  2. 07/02/202478,597 mi+3,588 mi
  3. 03/02/202581,016 mi+2,419 mi
  4. 05/02/202682,904 mi+1,888 mi
  5. 06/02/202682,906 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HW04 OBH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (HW04 OBH) between May 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
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