2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FE55 FCV
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 134,134 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE55 FCV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 134,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE55 FCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (FE55 FCV) between September 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play BOTH N/S/ TRACK RODS HAVE PLAY (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBERS SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
FE55 FCV Mileage History
- 08/09/2022126,044 mi
- 09/09/2022126,045 mi+1 mi
- 29/01/2024129,223 mi+3,178 mi
- 22/07/2025134,134 mi+4,911 mi
Average of roughly 2,819 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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