2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · VX55 DOU
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 111,814 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VX55 DOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 111,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VX55 DOU Mileage History
- 08/02/202298,318 mi
- 06/01/2023102,127 mi+3,809 mi
- 08/01/2024104,963 mi+2,836 mi
- 28/01/2025108,882 mi+3,919 mi
- 08/04/2026111,814 mi+2,932 mi
Average of roughly 3,243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VX55 DOU 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 (VX55 DOU) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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