2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KC55 CYW
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 185,584 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC55 CYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 185,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC55 CYW 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 (KC55 CYW) between March 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users swivel grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))”.
KC55 CYW Mileage History
- 08/03/2023177,679 mi
- 09/03/2023177,680 mi+1 mi
- 05/04/2024179,339 mi+1,659 mi
- 19/06/2025185,583 mi+6,244 mi
- 26/06/2025185,584 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,433 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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