The road tax status for T26 CAT is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for T26 CAT?

The MOT for T26 CAT is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of T26 CAT?

The recorded mileage for T26 CAT is 119,396 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T26 CAT ULEZ compliant?

No, T26 CAT does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · T26 CAT

T26 CAT

2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 119,396 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2005
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21 Nov 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 119,396 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2005

Engine

2495cc

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T26 CAT Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
119,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

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T26 CAT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 07:28

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (T26 CAT) between October 2008 and November 2025.

The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Drag Link (rear Cross Link) ball joint excessively worn / p”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Due to excessive corrosio”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Due to excessive corrosi”.

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T26 CAT Mileage History

24/10/200856,128 mi
10/11/200856,213 mi+85 mi
19/01/201059,939 mi+3,726 mi
12/01/201163,151 mi+3,212 mi
29/12/201166,278 mi+3,127 mi
27/12/201268,587 mi+2,309 mi
15/01/201470,420 mi+1,833 mi
06/01/201572,613 mi+2,193 mi
02/02/201677,132 mi+4,519 mi
31/01/201783,700 mi+6,568 mi
24/01/201889,667 mi+5,967 mi
09/01/201993,720 mi+4,053 mi
28/01/202099,257 mi+5,537 mi
26/01/2021102,366 mi+3,109 mi
10/08/2022103,802 mi+1,436 mi
18/08/2023109,540 mi+5,738 mi
13/11/2024115,457 mi+5,917 mi
22/11/2024115,479 mi+22 mi
18/11/2025119,396 mi+3,917 mi

Average of roughly 3,707 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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