2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LG55 NXT
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 152,532 miles. MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG55 NXT Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 152,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG55 NXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (LG55 NXT) between October 2008 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 77 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 Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LG55 NXT Mileage History
- 20/10/200831,896 mi
- 01/10/200941,858 mi+9,962 mi
- 28/10/201051,887 mi+10,029 mi
- 29/10/201051,927 mi+40 mi
- 29/10/201051,927 mi
- 12/10/2011618,733 km
- 19/10/201269,892 mi
- 22/10/201269,892 mi
- 25/10/201379,245 mi+9,353 mi
- 20/10/201487,149 mi+7,904 mi
- 22/10/201487,149 mi
- 19/10/201595,623 mi+8,474 mi
- 21/10/201593,623 mi-2,000 mi
- 18/10/2016105,061 mi+11,438 mi
- 21/09/2017112,827 mi+7,766 mi
- 20/09/2018121,583 mi+8,756 mi
- 24/09/2018121,584 mi+1 mi
- 15/10/201934,376 mi-87,208 mi
- 24/09/2020135,271 mi+100,895 mi
- 30/09/2020135,271 mi
- 15/09/2021137,617 mi+2,346 mi
- 26/09/2022142,083 mi+4,466 mi
- 26/09/2022142,083 mi
- 28/09/2023144,900 mi+2,817 mi
- 28/09/2023144,900 mi
- 01/10/2024149,274 mi+4,374 mi
- 06/10/2025150,733 mi+1,459 mi
- 06/10/2025150,733 mi
- 05/10/2026152,532 mi+1,799 mi
Average of roughly 6,718 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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