2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PK55 KPL
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 112,948 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,948 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PK55 KPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 112,948 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PK55 KPL 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 (PK55 KPL) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
PK55 KPL Mileage History
- 17/02/2023108,967 mi
- 19/02/2024111,024 mi+2,057 mi
- 20/02/2024111,028 mi+4 mi
- 30/04/2025112,493 mi+1,465 mi
- 26/06/2026112,948 mi+455 mi
Average of roughly 1,187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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