2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PJ53 ALL
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 124,406 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,406 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
PJ53 ALL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 124,406 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PJ53 ALL Mileage History
- 01/03/2022111,500 mi
- 01/03/2022111,500 mi
- 21/05/2024117,754 mi+6,254 mi
- 21/05/2024117,754 mi
- 14/05/2025124,406 mi+6,652 mi
Average of roughly 4,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ53 ALL 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 (PJ53 ALL) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2025 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 (14 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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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