2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RY55 ACZ
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2005. Recorded mileage 221,137 miles. MOT valid until 05/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,137 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
RY55 ACZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 221,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RY55 ACZ Mileage History
- 19/07/2024214,445 mi
- 08/07/2025217,888 mi+3,443 mi
- 09/07/2025217,895 mi+7 mi
- 29/07/2026221,131 mi+3,236 mi
- 29/07/2026221,137 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY55 ACZ 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 (RY55 ACZ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 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: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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