2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SD55 POW
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 226,535 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD55 POW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 226,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD55 POW 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 (SD55 POW) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
SD55 POW Mileage History
- 04/10/2023211,935 mi
- 06/10/2023211,935 mi
- 10/10/2024219,814 mi+7,879 mi
- 09/10/2025226,529 mi+6,715 mi
- 09/10/2025226,535 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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