2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YC05 FCV
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/05/2005. Recorded mileage 169,468 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,468 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
YC05 FCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 169,468 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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YC05 FCV Mileage History
- 10/06/2022164,137 mi
- 17/06/2022164,147 mi+10 mi
- 22/06/2023165,346 mi+1,199 mi
- 17/07/2024167,653 mi+2,307 mi
- 15/09/2025169,468 mi+1,815 mi
Average of roughly 1,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC05 FCV 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 (YC05 FCV) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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