2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SL05 OPP
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2005. Recorded mileage 156,861 miles. MOT valid until 08/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,861 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
SL05 OPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 156,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SL05 OPP Mileage History
- 25/11/2022145,139 mi
- 07/11/2024145,164 mi+25 mi
- 21/11/2024145,184 mi+20 mi
- 25/11/2025156,836 mi+11,652 mi
- 09/12/2025156,861 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 3,856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL05 OPP 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 (SL05 OPP) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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