2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KP05 NNO
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 118,165 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 NNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 118,165 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.
KP05 NNO 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 (KP05 NNO) between January 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KP05 NNO Mileage History
- 12/01/2024109,619 mi
- 17/01/2024109,627 mi+8 mi
- 22/01/2025116,782 mi+7,155 mi
- 09/07/2025118,161 mi+1,379 mi
- 11/07/2025118,165 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,716 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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