2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · RY55 DFN
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/11/2005. Recorded mileage 130,596 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,596 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 DFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
- 130,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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RY55 DFN Mileage History
- 26/07/2022126,830 mi
- 01/08/2022126,841 mi+11 mi
- 31/07/2023128,729 mi+1,888 mi
- 26/07/2024130,139 mi+1,410 mi
- 18/07/2025130,596 mi+457 mi
Average of roughly 1,264 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY55 DFN 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 DFN) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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