2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L90 DBB
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 184,078 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,078 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L90 DBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 184,078 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L90 DBB 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 (L90 DBB) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Strut ”; “Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Cable from body to door. (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut”.
L90 DBB Mileage History
- 20/09/2022173,832 mi
- 21/09/2023176,509 mi+2,677 mi
- 18/09/2024179,086 mi+2,577 mi
- 22/09/2025181,134 mi+2,048 mi
- 23/09/2026184,078 mi+2,944 mi
Average of roughly 2,557 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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