2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AV55 HCH
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/09/2005. Recorded mileage 131,320 miles. MOT valid until 18/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,320 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
AV55 HCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 131,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AV55 HCH Mileage History
- 05/12/2023126,687 mi
- 14/12/2023126,688 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/2025128,700 mi+2,012 mi
- 18/05/2026131,315 mi+2,615 mi
- 20/05/2026131,320 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,887 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV55 HCH 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 (AV55 HCH) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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