2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SX05 DXF
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 115,142 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX05 DXF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 115,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX05 DXF 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 (SX05 DXF) between March 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
SX05 DXF Mileage History
- 02/03/2022113,449 mi
- 20/04/2023115,038 mi+1,589 mi
- 16/11/2024115,067 mi+29 mi
- 11/09/2025115,142 mi+75 mi
Average of roughly 480 miles per year across 4 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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