2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HG55 GYW
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 159,213 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,213 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG55 GYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 159,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG55 GYW 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 (HG55 GYW) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
HG55 GYW Mileage History
- 23/06/2023140,789 mi
- 26/09/2024151,750 mi+10,961 mi
- 27/09/2024151,779 mi+29 mi
- 22/09/2025159,213 mi+7,434 mi
- 22/09/2025159,213 mi
Average of roughly 8,185 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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