2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SH55 CYS
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 172,399 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SH55 CYS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 172,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH55 CYS 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 (SH55 CYS) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SH55 CYS Mileage History
- 26/01/2024163,278 mi
- 26/01/2024163,278 mi
- 03/02/2025168,250 mi+4,972 mi
- 04/02/2026172,397 mi+4,147 mi
- 05/02/2026172,399 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,495 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SH55 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SH55CYS.
JAGUAR
S-TYPE
CITROEN
C4
CITROEN
BERLINGO
CITROEN
C2
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPORT
CITROEN
RELAY
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLA 200 AMG LN PREM + MHEV A
VAUXHALL
ASTRAVAN
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
NISSAN
X-TRAIL
NISSAN
MICRA
LAND ROVER DEFENDER Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2005 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.