2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y1 DEF
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 115,917 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y1 DEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 115,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y1 DEF 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 (Y1 DEF) between January 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 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: Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft joint - bolts loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
Y1 DEF Mileage History
- 18/01/2023110,137 mi
- 13/05/2024114,402 mi+4,265 mi
- 22/05/2024114,411 mi+9 mi
- 18/07/2025114,689 mi+278 mi
- 31/07/2026115,917 mi+1,228 mi
Average of roughly 1,637 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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