2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WL54 HYR
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 94,203 miles. MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WL54 HYR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 94,203 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.
WL54 HYR 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 (WL54 HYR) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WL54 HYR Mileage History
- 20/12/202286,070 mi
- 20/12/202388,630 mi+2,560 mi
- 12/12/202491,384 mi+2,754 mi
- 13/12/202491,386 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/202594,203 mi+2,817 mi
Average of roughly 2,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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