2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · P5 MOW
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/09/2005. Recorded mileage 88,415 miles. MOT valid until 14/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,415 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
P5 MOW Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 88,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P5 MOW Mileage History
- 30/09/200820,823 mi
- 02/11/200925,091 mi+4,268 mi
- 03/11/200925,104 mi+13 mi
- 05/11/201031,416 mi+6,312 mi
- 03/11/201137,920 mi+6,504 mi
- 26/10/201240,987 mi+3,067 mi
- 22/10/201344,232 mi+3,245 mi
- 30/10/201448,280 mi+4,048 mi
- 02/12/201554,355 mi+6,075 mi
- 02/12/201554,355 mi
- 29/11/201660,150 mi+5,795 mi
- 29/11/201660,153 mi+3 mi
- 06/12/201764,779 mi+4,626 mi
- 28/11/201867,876 mi+3,097 mi
- 02/12/201969,085 mi+1,209 mi
- 02/12/201969,085 mi
- 27/11/202069,726 mi+641 mi
- 09/03/202270,697 mi+971 mi
- 08/03/202371,637 mi+940 mi
- 15/03/202473,752 mi+2,115 mi
- 14/03/202582,880 mi+9,128 mi
- 04/03/202688,415 mi+5,535 mi
- 04/03/202688,415 mi
Average of roughly 3,879 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P5 MOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (P5 MOW) between September 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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