2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 7 CDD
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2005. Recorded mileage 54,029 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,029 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2495cc
7 CDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 54,029 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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7 CDD Mileage History
- 20/12/202251,297 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 844 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Land Rover Defender (7 CDD) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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