2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · WG55 FZU
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 150,720 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WG55 FZU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/10/2026
- 150,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG55 FZU 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 (WG55 FZU) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 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: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering bo”; “Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WG55 FZU Mileage History
- 18/10/2024147,527 mi
- 22/10/2025148,985 mi+1,458 mi
- 24/10/2025148,990 mi+5 mi
- 19/10/2026150,720 mi+1,730 mi
- 19/10/2026150,720 mi
Average of roughly 1,596 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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