2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BJ55 OYK
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 74,755 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ55 OYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 74,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BJ55 OYK Mileage History
- 15/03/202472,878 mi
- 16/05/202573,685 mi+807 mi
- 20/05/202573,708 mi+23 mi
- 01/05/202674,755 mi+1,047 mi
- 01/05/202674,755 mi
Average of roughly 883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ55 OYK 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 (BJ55 OYK) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 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: Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (to”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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