The road tax status for M790 AEY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for M790 AEY?

The MOT for M790 AEY is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 December 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of M790 AEY?

The recorded mileage for M790 AEY is 173,159 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M790 AEY ULEZ compliant?

No, M790 AEY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M790 AEY

M790 AEY

2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/06/2005. Recorded mileage 173,159 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2005 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/12/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 173,159 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 173,159 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2005
Engine: 2495cc

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M790 AEY Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
173,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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M790 AEY Mileage History

24/09/2022170,554 mi
07/10/2023171,189 mi+635 mi
02/12/2024171,498 mi+309 mi
11/12/2024171,504 mi+6 mi
05/12/2025173,159 mi+1,655 mi

Average of roughly 814 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

M790 AEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 13:03

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (M790 AEY) between September 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.

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