2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WD55 AXJ
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 120,142 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WD55 AXJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 120,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WD55 AXJ 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 (WD55 AXJ) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 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 (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Switching off with operation of position lamp (”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
WD55 AXJ Mileage History
- 13/12/2021118,732 mi
- 01/02/2024119,116 mi+384 mi
- 09/02/2024119,119 mi+3 mi
- 29/08/2025120,093 mi+974 mi
- 29/01/2026120,142 mi+49 mi
Average of roughly 342 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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