2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LD55 OOY
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2005. Recorded mileage 90,187 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,187 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
LD55 OOY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 90,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LD55 OOY Mileage History
- 23/11/202273,181 mi
- 30/11/202273,185 mi+4 mi
- 21/11/202377,604 mi+4,419 mi
- 10/12/202484,087 mi+6,483 mi
- 12/12/202590,187 mi+6,100 mi
Average of roughly 5,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD55 OOY 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 (LD55 OOY) between November 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2”; “Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.”.
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