2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YY05 MOV
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 127,450 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,450 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY05 MOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 127,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY05 MOV 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 (YY05 MOV) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 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 (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe excessively corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
YY05 MOV Mileage History
- 02/10/2023113,737 mi
- 25/09/2024119,510 mi+5,773 mi
- 03/10/2025123,581 mi+4,071 mi
- 15/09/2026127,450 mi+3,869 mi
- 18/09/2026127,450 mi
Average of roughly 4,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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