2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WJ05 JWK
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 94,101 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJ05 JWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 94,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJ05 JWK 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 (WJ05 JWK) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WJ05 JWK Mileage History
- 15/08/202381,166 mi
- 22/07/202485,691 mi+4,525 mi
- 24/07/202485,702 mi+11 mi
- 31/07/202590,551 mi+4,849 mi
- 24/08/202694,101 mi+3,550 mi
Average of roughly 4,276 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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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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