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62 DG

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,511 mi
Last recorded159,511 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 DG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 159,511 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 156,534 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 152,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 152,601 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 149,136 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 146,049 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 146,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 140,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,347 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,799 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 123,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,361 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 100,698 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 91,831 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 79,395 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 54,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,546 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,706 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,522 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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62 DG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 62 DG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 62 DG registered?

62 DG is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is 62 DG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 62 DG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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