2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PK55 FXD
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 110,451 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,451 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK55 FXD Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 110,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK55 FXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (PK55 FXD) between September 2007 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Steering (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 4.33 Limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear axle top support (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))”.
PK55 FXD Mileage History
- 25/09/200728,106 mi
- 23/09/200841,398 mi+13,292 mi
- 23/09/200841,398 mi
- 22/09/200948,958 mi+7,560 mi
- 14/09/201057,722 mi+8,764 mi
- 23/09/201164,268 mi+6,546 mi
- 23/09/201164,268 mi
- 06/09/2012679,602 mi+615,334 mi
- 18/09/201371,905 mi-607,697 mi
- 18/09/201371,905 mi
- 16/09/201476,450 mi+4,545 mi
- 16/09/201476,450 mi
- 16/09/201580,527 mi+4,077 mi
- 07/09/201684,819 mi+4,292 mi
- 07/09/201684,820 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/201789,425 mi+4,605 mi
- 12/09/201789,425 mi
- 18/09/201893,975 mi+4,550 mi
- 18/09/201997,999 mi+4,024 mi
- 20/09/201998,000 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/202099,997 mi+1,997 mi
- 04/09/202099,997 mi
- 03/09/2021100,989 mi+992 mi
- 09/09/2022102,379 mi+1,390 mi
- 09/09/2022102,379 mi
- 20/09/2023103,826 mi+1,447 mi
- 13/09/2024105,067 mi+1,241 mi
- 23/09/2025106,743 mi+1,676 mi
- 23/09/2025106,743 mi
- 15/09/2026110,444 mi+3,701 mi
- 15/09/2026110,451 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 4,340 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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