2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · SK55 YCC
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 111,581 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK55 YCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2025
- 111,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK55 YCC 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 (SK55 YCC) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 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 (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filler to tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”.
SK55 YCC Mileage History
- 12/06/2023100,212 mi
- 26/06/2023100,212 mi
- 22/07/2024106,350 mi+6,138 mi
- 23/07/2025111,511 mi+5,161 mi
- 01/08/2025111,581 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 5,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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