2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · ML54 LEJ
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10/02/2005. Recorded mileage 154,068 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,068 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
ML54 LEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 154,068 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.
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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ML54 LEJ Mileage History
- 11/10/2023152,826 mi
- 21/10/2023152,828 mi+2 mi
- 18/10/2024153,600 mi+772 mi
- 20/10/2025154,058 mi+458 mi
- 10/11/2025154,068 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML54 LEJ 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 (ML54 LEJ) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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