2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MW55 KWA
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 131,649 miles. MOT valid until 22/10/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,649 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
MW55 KWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 131,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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MW55 KWA Mileage History
- 03/01/2024131,136 mi
- 03/01/2024131,138 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/2025131,324 mi+186 mi
- 12/02/2025131,324 mi
- 24/10/2025131,649 mi+325 mi
Average of roughly 284 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW55 KWA 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 (MW55 KWA) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 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 (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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