2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP54 FNN
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/01/2005. Recorded mileage 46,327 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,327 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
SP54 FNN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2025
- 46,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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SP54 FNN Mileage History
- 28/03/202345,727 mi
- 08/04/202446,042 mi+315 mi
- 15/04/202446,055 mi+13 mi
- 11/04/202546,327 mi+272 mi
- 21/04/202546,327 mi
Average of roughly 290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SP54 FNN 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 (SP54 FNN) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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