2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SA05 LSE
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2005. Recorded mileage 102,887 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,887 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 LSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 102,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 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: Poor
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 LSE Mileage History
- 29/01/202492,669 mi
- 05/02/202492,890 mi+221 mi
- 22/02/202493,089 mi+199 mi
- 20/02/2025102,879 mi+9,790 mi
- 20/02/2025102,887 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 9,616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SA05 LSE 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 LSE) between January 2024 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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