2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SP55 ONH
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 69,790 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP55 ONH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 69,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP55 ONH 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 (SP55 ONH) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
SP55 ONH Mileage History
- 18/07/202463,520 mi
- 22/07/202463,522 mi+2 mi
- 17/07/202567,309 mi+3,787 mi
- 24/07/202567,347 mi+38 mi
- 20/07/202669,790 mi+2,443 mi
Average of roughly 3,128 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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