2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · ST05 LUW
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2005. Recorded mileage 46,857 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST05 LUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 46,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST05 LUW 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 (ST05 LUW) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
ST05 LUW Mileage History
- 24/05/202445,271 mi
- 24/05/202445,274 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/202546,193 mi+919 mi
- 20/05/202546,194 mi+1 mi
- 12/05/202646,857 mi+663 mi
Average of roughly 807 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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