2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · V7 LSH
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 63,643 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,643 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
V7 LSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 63,643 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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V7 LSH Mileage History
- 08/09/202358,644 mi
- 08/09/202358,644 mi
- 27/08/202460,828 mi+2,184 mi
- 31/10/202563,643 mi+2,815 mi
- 31/10/202563,643 mi
Average of roughly 2,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V7 LSH 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 (V7 LSH) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 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 (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 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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