2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SW05 XNL
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/05/2005. Recorded mileage 156,073 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,073 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
SW05 XNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2025
- 156,073 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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SW05 XNL Mileage History
- 30/06/2023143,560 mi
- 16/08/2024150,082 mi+6,522 mi
- 19/08/2024150,083 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/2025156,073 mi+5,990 mi
- 21/08/2025156,073 mi
Average of roughly 5,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW05 XNL 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 (SW05 XNL) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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