2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 7 CDD
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 54,029 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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7 CDD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 54,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
7 CDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (7 CDD) between November 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
7 CDD Mileage History
- 18/11/200812,686 mi
- 19/11/200812,691 mi+5 mi
- 03/11/200920,051 mi+7,360 mi
- 01/02/201123,878 mi+3,827 mi
- 08/02/201123,888 mi+10 mi
- 09/01/201227,582 mi+3,694 mi
- 11/02/201330,391 mi+2,809 mi
- 15/01/201431,666 mi+1,275 mi
- 11/02/201539,118 mi+7,452 mi
- 05/02/201644,223 mi+5,105 mi
- 05/02/201644,223 mi
- 18/08/201747,061 mi+2,838 mi
- 03/09/201849,128 mi+2,067 mi
- 29/11/201950,143 mi+1,015 mi
- 19/11/202050,760 mi+617 mi
- 16/11/202150,997 mi+237 mi
- 20/12/202251,297 mi+300 mi
- 22/12/202251,301 mi+4 mi
- 21/05/202451,679 mi+378 mi
- 26/03/202551,901 mi+222 mi
- 16/03/202654,029 mi+2,128 mi
Average of roughly 2,387 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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