2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · Y1 DEF
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/03/2005. Recorded mileage 114,689 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,689 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
Y1 DEF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 114,689 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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
Average of roughly 1,823 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (Y1 DEF) between January 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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