2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL05 EFN
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 147,710 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL05 EFN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 147,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL05 EFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (SL05 EFN) between September 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low head lamp insecure in mounting (4.1.2 (a))”.
SL05 EFN Mileage History
- 02/09/200818,948 mi
- 27/08/200932,649 mi+13,701 mi
- 02/09/201046,519 mi+13,870 mi
- 30/08/201162,003 mi+15,484 mi
- 01/09/201162,006 mi+3 mi
- 07/08/201273,687 mi+11,681 mi
- 09/08/201273,691 mi+4 mi
- 06/08/201385,192 mi+11,501 mi
- 08/08/201385,194 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/201487,741 mi+2,547 mi
- 12/02/201487,741 mi
- 10/03/201594,341 mi+6,600 mi
- 05/08/2016116,234 mi+21,893 mi
- 05/08/2016116,234 mi
- 21/11/2018127,717 mi+11,483 mi
- 22/11/2018127,754 mi+37 mi
- 09/09/2020139,940 mi+12,186 mi
- 01/12/2021140,085 mi+145 mi
- 14/12/2021140,089 mi+4 mi
- 06/12/2022142,841 mi+2,752 mi
- 06/12/2022142,841 mi
- 17/01/2024144,343 mi+1,502 mi
- 17/01/2025146,174 mi+1,831 mi
- 13/02/2026147,710 mi+1,536 mi
Average of roughly 7,380 miles per year across 24 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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