2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AV55 VJJ
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 246,970 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 VJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 246,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 VJJ 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 VJJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A- Frame joint- water/dir”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AV55 VJJ Mileage History
- 08/11/2023238,817 mi
- 10/11/2023238,831 mi+14 mi
- 31/10/2024243,128 mi+4,297 mi
- 05/11/2025246,970 mi+3,842 mi
- 05/11/2025246,970 mi
Average of roughly 4,090 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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