2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · OLZ 7088
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 85,612 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OLZ 7088 Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 85,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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OLZ 7088 Mileage History
- 04/04/201747,707 mi
- 28/03/201853,407 mi+5,700 mi
- 04/04/201959,156 mi+5,749 mi
- 12/04/202168,852 mi+9,696 mi
- 15/04/202271,304 mi+2,452 mi
- 31/03/202374,680 mi+3,376 mi
- 17/04/202478,482 mi+3,802 mi
- 07/05/202582,637 mi+4,155 mi
- 13/04/202685,612 mi+2,975 mi
- 13/04/202685,612 mi
Average of roughly 4,200 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
OLZ 7088 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (OLZ 7088) between April 2017 and April 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues). 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.
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