2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · PN55 TYY
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 103,009 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PN55 TYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 103,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PN55 TYY 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 (PN55 TYY) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Central Brake cable has restricted free movement Park brake/Hand brake (1.1.15 (e))”; “Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Wiper”.
PN55 TYY Mileage History
- 07/08/202497,622 mi
- 08/08/202497,623 mi+1 mi
- 21/08/2025101,027 mi+3,404 mi
- 22/08/2025101,029 mi+2 mi
- 26/08/2026103,009 mi+1,980 mi
Average of roughly 2,627 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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