2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · R12 PLG
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 86,124 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14/12/2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,124 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
R12 PLG Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2016
- 86,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R12 PLG Mileage History
- 25/11/200834,628 mi
- 30/11/200944,460 mi+9,832 mi
- 03/12/200944,460 mi
- 30/11/201053,714 mi+9,254 mi
- 30/11/201160,663 mi+6,949 mi
- 04/12/201267,315 mi+6,652 mi
- 04/12/201267,315 mi
- 08/10/201371,525 mi+4,210 mi
- 27/03/201473,586 mi+2,061 mi
- 26/03/201580,344 mi+6,758 mi
- 14/03/201686,124 mi+5,780 mi
Average of roughly 7,055 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R12 PLG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (R12 PLG) between November 2008 and March 2016.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2016 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: Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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