2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FP55 YEV
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/11/2005. Recorded mileage 126,378 miles. MOT valid until 07/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,378 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
FP55 YEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 126,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FP55 YEV Mileage History
- 05/04/2024115,514 mi
- 10/04/2025122,760 mi+7,246 mi
- 11/04/2025122,764 mi+4 mi
- 08/11/2025126,378 mi+3,614 mi
- 08/11/2025126,378 mi
Average of roughly 6,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FP55 YEV 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 (FP55 YEV) between April 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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