2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VX05 KUD
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 89,568 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX05 KUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 89,568 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.
VX05 KUD 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 (VX05 KUD) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VX05 KUD Mileage History
- 15/12/202283,704 mi
- 07/12/202385,797 mi+2,093 mi
- 11/12/202487,673 mi+1,876 mi
- 11/12/202487,673 mi
- 03/12/202589,568 mi+1,895 mi
Average of roughly 1,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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