2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VN55 DVP
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27/09/2005. Recorded mileage 92,879 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,879 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
VN55 DVP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 92,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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VN55 DVP Mileage History
- 04/08/202289,392 mi
- 11/08/202392,392 mi+3,000 mi
- 08/08/202492,410 mi+18 mi
- 12/08/202592,879 mi+469 mi
Average of roughly 1,154 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VN55 DVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (VN55 DVP) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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