2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LF05 DYA
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/04/2005. Recorded mileage 196,997 miles. MOT valid until 09/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,997 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2500cc
LF05 DYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 196,997 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: Average
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LF05 DYA Mileage History
- 02/02/2024192,094 mi
- 29/01/2025194,613 mi+2,519 mi
- 29/01/2025194,613 mi
- 09/03/2026196,996 mi+2,383 mi
- 10/03/2026196,997 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,335 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LF05 DYA 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 (LF05 DYA) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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