2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PY54 NPX
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/02/2005. Recorded mileage 185,705 miles. MOT valid until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Carlisle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,705 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
PY54 NPX Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 185,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (44 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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PY54 NPX Mileage History
- 22/02/2008651,616 mi
- 27/02/200865,175 mi-586,441 mi
- 04/03/200985,025 mi+19,850 mi
- 27/04/2010105,819 mi+20,794 mi
- 07/05/2010105,833 mi+14 mi
- 06/09/2011124,763 mi+18,930 mi
- 06/09/2011124,763 mi
- 17/10/2012136,467 mi+11,704 mi
- 17/10/2012136,467 mi
- 01/10/2013137,938 mi+1,471 mi
- 10/10/2013137,939 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2014137,939 mi
- 07/10/2014137,939 mi
- 10/05/2016137,939 mi
- 10/05/2016137,939 mi
- 22/05/2017137,939 mi
- 09/05/2018137,939 mi
- 02/07/2019139,387 mi+1,448 mi
- 11/07/2019139,392 mi+5 mi
- 03/07/2020144,237 mi+4,845 mi
- 13/07/2020144,344 mi+107 mi
- 08/07/2021150,862 mi+6,518 mi
- 15/07/2022156,646 mi+5,784 mi
- 13/07/2023162,866 mi+6,220 mi
- 21/07/2023162,881 mi+15 mi
- 08/07/2024167,645 mi+4,764 mi
- 03/07/2025173,428 mi+5,783 mi
- 10/07/2025173,429 mi+1 mi
- 30/07/2026185,693 mi+12,264 mi
- 03/08/2026185,705 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly -25,259 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
PY54 NPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (PY54 NPX) between February 2008 and August 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (44 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached Marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked”.
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