2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M6 DME
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 75,691 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M6 DME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 75,691 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.
M6 DME 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 (M6 DME) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
M6 DME Mileage History
- 06/07/202373,911 mi
- 15/07/202474,796 mi+885 mi
- 16/07/202474,796 mi
- 14/07/202575,272 mi+476 mi
- 17/08/202675,691 mi+419 mi
Average of roughly 571 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: 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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