2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BJ55 OYN
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 169,296 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BJ55 OYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 169,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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BJ55 OYN Mileage History
- 18/10/2021134,973 mi
- 24/10/2022143,599 mi+8,626 mi
- 13/10/2023150,697 mi+7,098 mi
- 24/10/2024161,926 mi+11,229 mi
- 29/10/2025169,296 mi+7,370 mi
Average of roughly 8,516 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BJ55 OYN 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 OYN) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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