2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RF55 DHZ
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 157,239 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,239 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
RF55 DHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 157,239 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RF55 DHZ Mileage History
- 13/04/2023151,560 mi
- 10/04/2024153,342 mi+1,782 mi
- 28/05/2025154,501 mi+1,159 mi
- 14/05/2026157,208 mi+2,707 mi
- 18/05/2026157,239 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 1,834 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF55 DHZ 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 (RF55 DHZ) between April 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 May 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: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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