2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y15 RAP
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2005. Recorded mileage 150,761 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,761 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
Y15 RAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 150,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Y15 RAP Mileage History
- 17/03/2023142,612 mi
- 26/03/2024146,605 mi+3,993 mi
- 28/03/2024146,607 mi+2 mi
- 22/04/2025148,036 mi+1,429 mi
- 21/04/2026150,761 mi+2,725 mi
Average of roughly 2,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y15 RAP 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 (Y15 RAP) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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