2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MH03 MCH
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 113,722 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MH03 MCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 113,722 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.
MH03 MCH 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 (MH03 MCH) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MH03 MCH Mileage History
- 27/11/2023104,877 mi
- 05/12/2023104,894 mi+17 mi
- 20/11/2024109,821 mi+4,927 mi
- 16/12/2025113,722 mi+3,901 mi
- 17/12/2025113,722 mi
Average of roughly 4,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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