2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · TFJ 1
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2005. Recorded mileage 145,796 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TFJ 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 145,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TFJ 1 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 (TFJ 1) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
TFJ 1 Mileage History
- 15/08/2022127,600 mi
- 31/08/2023133,763 mi+6,163 mi
- 13/08/2024138,921 mi+5,158 mi
- 21/08/2025149,241 mi+10,320 mi
- 20/08/2026145,796 mi-3,445 mi
Average of roughly 4,533 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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