2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SY05 UXT
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/03/2005. Recorded mileage 185,089 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,089 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
SY05 UXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 185,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SY05 UXT Mileage History
- 28/06/2023161,692 mi
- 19/07/2024171,048 mi+9,356 mi
- 18/07/2025177,574 mi+6,526 mi
- 30/06/2026185,085 mi+7,511 mi
- 30/06/2026185,089 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 7,782 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY05 UXT 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 (SY05 UXT) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”.
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