2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PJT 549
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/09/2005. Recorded mileage 58,716 miles. MOT valid until 04/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,716 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
PJT 549 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 58,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PJT 549 Mileage History
- 08/08/202351,415 mi
- 05/09/202453,086 mi+1,671 mi
- 29/08/202555,592 mi+2,506 mi
- 27/08/202658,716 mi+3,124 mi
- 27/08/202658,716 mi
Average of roughly 2,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJT 549 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 (PJT 549) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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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