2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · KJ55 YVT
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 170,905 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ55 YVT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 170,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ55 YVT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (KJ55 YVT) between January 2009 and May 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
KJ55 YVT Mileage History
- 27/01/200928,237 mi
- 22/01/201043,791 mi+15,554 mi
- 22/01/201043,791 mi
- 17/01/201155,577 mi+11,786 mi
- 23/01/201273,262 mi+17,685 mi
- 25/01/201273,270 mi+8 mi
- 28/01/201388,252 mi+14,982 mi
- 29/01/201388,253 mi+1 mi
- 25/01/2014107,585 mi+19,332 mi
- 22/01/2015117,944 mi+10,359 mi
- 14/01/2016127,058 mi+9,114 mi
- 25/01/2017135,041 mi+7,983 mi
- 22/01/2018145,807 mi+10,766 mi
- 13/06/2019155,854 mi+10,047 mi
- 23/03/2021159,885 mi+4,031 mi
- 15/03/2022163,543 mi+3,658 mi
- 20/03/2023165,757 mi+2,214 mi
- 21/03/2024167,251 mi+1,494 mi
- 21/03/2024167,251 mi
- 11/03/2025169,597 mi+2,346 mi
- 07/05/2026170,905 mi+1,308 mi
Average of roughly 8,260 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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