2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MA54 OSX
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/01/2005. Recorded mileage 98,192 miles. MOT valid until 19/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,192 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2495cc
MA54 OSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 98,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MA54 OSX Mileage History
- 08/08/202495,170 mi
- 06/08/202596,784 mi+1,614 mi
- 07/08/202596,790 mi+6 mi
- 18/08/202698,162 mi+1,372 mi
- 21/08/202698,192 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 1,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MA54 OSX 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 (MA54 OSX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (22 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached axle plate heavily corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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