2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SV05 BUF
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 123,726 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV05 BUF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 123,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV05 BUF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (SV05 BUF) between March 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
SV05 BUF Mileage History
- 18/03/2022121,034 mi
- 20/03/2023122,016 mi+982 mi
- 23/09/2024122,833 mi+817 mi
- 07/05/2026123,726 mi+893 mi
Average of roughly 651 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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