2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MH05 HFW
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 118,773 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MH05 HFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 118,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MH05 HFW Mileage History
- 14/03/2024117,247 mi
- 02/09/2025117,857 mi+610 mi
- 04/09/2025117,858 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/2026118,773 mi+915 mi
- 28/08/2026118,773 mi
Average of roughly 621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MH05 HFW 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 (MH05 HFW) between March 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 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: Tyres (12 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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