2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MP05 MUD
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 161,745 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MP05 MUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 161,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MP05 MUD 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 (MP05 MUD) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
MP05 MUD Mileage History
- 06/02/2024148,686 mi
- 12/03/2025155,330 mi+6,644 mi
- 20/03/2025155,335 mi+5 mi
- 18/03/2026161,740 mi+6,405 mi
- 23/03/2026161,745 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,146 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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