2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MP05 MUD
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2005. Recorded mileage 161,745 miles. MOT valid until 22/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,745 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.
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
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
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.
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