2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PE55 DRV
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 122,569 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,569 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE55 DRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 122,569 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE55 DRV 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 (PE55 DRV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
PE55 DRV Mileage History
- 26/09/2022110,316 mi
- 25/09/2023114,553 mi+4,237 mi
- 20/09/2024118,580 mi+4,027 mi
- 24/09/2024118,590 mi+10 mi
- 22/09/2025122,569 mi+3,979 mi
Average of roughly 4,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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