2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SA05 AVV
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 128,300 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA05 AVV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 128,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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 (SA05 AVV) between June 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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))”.
SA05 AVV Mileage History
- 24/06/2022124,095 mi
- 09/01/2023124,677 mi+582 mi
- 09/01/2023124,677 mi
- 12/10/2024127,069 mi+2,392 mi
- 03/09/2026128,300 mi+1,231 mi
Average of roughly 1,002 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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