Official DVLA Record

2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YE05 POU

YE05 POU

2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2005. Recorded mileage 26,791 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
2005 · Leeds
MOT Status
Valid until 21/04/2014
Road Tax
Untaxed (17/06/2013)
Recorded Mileage
26,791 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/04/2014
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 17/06/2013
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2005
Engine
2495cc

YE05 POU Key Findings

  • 6 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2013
  • 26,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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YE05 POU Mileage History

  1. 01/04/200819,868 mi
  2. 22/04/2009222,929 mi+203,061 mi
  3. 21/04/201023,707 mi-199,222 mi
  4. 21/04/201125,207 mi+1,500 mi
  5. 20/04/201226,179 mi+972 mi
  6. 10/04/201326,791 mi+612 mi

Average of roughly 1,378 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

YE05 POU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 12:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (YE05 POU) between April 2008 and April 2013.

The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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