2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PA55 MAD
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2005. Recorded mileage 66,550 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,550 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
PA55 MAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 66,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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PA55 MAD Mileage History
- 28/10/202259,861 mi
- 31/10/202361,485 mi+1,624 mi
- 30/10/202463,925 mi+2,440 mi
- 27/03/202563,975 mi+50 mi
- 17/03/202666,550 mi+2,575 mi
Average of roughly 1,976 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PA55 MAD 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 (PA55 MAD) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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