2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YN05 LOW
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/03/2005. Recorded mileage 144,694 miles. MOT valid until 15/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,694 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
YN05 LOW Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 144,694 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YN05 LOW Mileage History
- 22/02/2008995,473 mi
- 16/03/2009125,464 mi-870,009 mi
- 17/03/2009125,470 mi+6 mi
- 18/03/2010160,831 mi+35,361 mi
- 25/03/2010160,832 mi+1 mi
- 20/05/2011191,770 mi+30,938 mi
- 25/05/2011191,770 mi
- 20/06/2012220,685 mi+28,915 mi
- 26/06/2012220,685 mi
- 24/09/2013242,315 mi+21,630 mi
- 08/10/2013242,316 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/201689,104 mi-153,212 mi
- 19/05/201794,843 mi+5,739 mi
- 16/06/201896,907 mi+2,064 mi
- 07/06/201999,918 mi+3,011 mi
- 07/12/2020110,228 mi+10,310 mi
- 07/12/2020110,228 mi
- 02/12/2021116,725 mi+6,497 mi
- 08/12/2021116,827 mi+102 mi
- 12/12/2022123,125 mi+6,298 mi
- 13/12/2022123,125 mi
- 13/12/2023129,333 mi+6,208 mi
- 15/12/2023129,333 mi
- 16/12/2024137,564 mi+8,231 mi
- 16/12/2024137,564 mi
- 12/12/2025144,694 mi+7,130 mi
Average of roughly -47,787 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YN05 LOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (YN05 LOW) between February 2008 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (34 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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