2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RY55 AFN
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 187,326 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY55 AFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 187,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY55 AFN 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 AFN) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
RY55 AFN Mileage History
- 02/03/2023170,700 mi
- 13/03/2024179,671 mi+8,971 mi
- 07/03/2025183,325 mi+3,654 mi
- 30/04/2026187,275 mi+3,950 mi
- 07/05/2026187,326 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly 5,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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