2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SK05 YZP
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 99,549 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK05 YZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 99,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK05 YZP 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 (SK05 YZP) between February 2025 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SK05 YZP Mileage History
- 25/02/202596,848 mi
- 12/03/202596,854 mi+6 mi
- 13/03/202596,857 mi+3 mi
- 02/03/202699,503 mi+2,646 mi
- 19/03/202699,549 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 2,549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
Oil seeps along the injector wiring harness into the ECU red plug, causing rough running, misfires, and potential ECU damage.
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