2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VU55 VAV
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 160,348 miles. MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 VAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 160,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 VAV 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 (VU55 VAV) between March 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front flexi /brake pipe clip missing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
VU55 VAV Mileage History
- 20/03/2023151,106 mi
- 21/03/2023151,108 mi+2 mi
- 25/09/2024154,221 mi+3,113 mi
- 02/10/2024154,228 mi+7 mi
- 18/12/2025160,348 mi+6,120 mi
Average of roughly 3,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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