2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SM05 AAF
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 241,729 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SM05 AAF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
- 241,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM05 AAF Mileage History
- 04/04/2022239,526 mi
- 14/04/2022239,562 mi+36 mi
- 09/05/2023241,678 mi+2,116 mi
- 23/05/2023241,686 mi+8 mi
- 13/02/2025241,729 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM05 AAF 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 (SM05 AAF) between April 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Drag link end ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out ri”; “Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”.
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