2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PX05 YEY
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 132,721 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX05 YEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/10/2025
- 132,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX05 YEY 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 (PX05 YEY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 October 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
PX05 YEY Mileage History
- 01/10/2022119,377 mi
- 06/10/2023125,006 mi+5,629 mi
- 06/10/2023125,006 mi
- 11/10/2024129,524 mi+4,518 mi
- 04/10/2025132,721 mi+3,197 mi
Average of roughly 4,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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