2005 Land Rover Defender Defender 2.5L Diesel · VX55 DFD
2005 Land Rover Defender Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 89,734 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VX55 DFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 89,734 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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VX55 DFD Mileage History
- 19/10/202389,047 mi
- 18/10/202489,483 mi+436 mi
- 18/10/202489,483 mi
- 14/10/202589,734 mi+251 mi
- 24/10/202589,734 mi
Average of roughly 341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VX55 DFD 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 Defender (VX55 DFD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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