2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SY05 YKA
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/04/2005. Recorded mileage 142,716 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Inverness
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,716 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 YKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 142,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SY05 YKA Mileage History
- 31/03/2022129,306 mi
- 04/04/2023132,863 mi+3,557 mi
- 08/04/2024137,201 mi+4,338 mi
- 11/04/2025139,965 mi+2,764 mi
- 09/04/2026142,716 mi+2,751 mi
Average of roughly 3,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY05 YKA 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 YKA) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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