2005 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 XS 2.5L Diesel · SA05 AVV
2005 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 XS (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 127,069 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 TD5 XS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/10/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,069 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
SA05 AVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2024
- 127,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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SA05 AVV Mileage History
- 24/06/2022124,094 mi
- 24/06/2022124,095 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/2023124,677 mi+582 mi
- 09/01/2023124,677 mi
- 12/10/2024127,069 mi+2,392 mi
Average of roughly 1,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA05 AVV 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 90 Td5 Xs (SA05 AVV) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2024 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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