2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CT55 UEU
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 294,666 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 294,666 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CT55 UEU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 294,666 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CT55 UEU 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 (CT55 UEU) between September 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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.
CT55 UEU Mileage History
- 23/09/200850,149 mi
- 02/10/200968,799 mi+18,650 mi
- 24/09/201087,841 mi+19,042 mi
- 05/10/2011108,951 mi+21,110 mi
- 05/10/2011108,951 mi
- 05/10/2012130,264 mi+21,313 mi
- 05/10/2012130,264 mi
- 11/10/2013149,894 mi+19,630 mi
- 01/10/2014170,041 mi+20,147 mi
- 25/09/2015186,146 mi+16,105 mi
- 30/09/2016199,001 mi+12,855 mi
- 29/09/2017214,853 mi+15,852 mi
- 04/10/2018230,266 mi+15,413 mi
- 03/10/2019246,642 mi+16,376 mi
- 05/10/2020258,039 mi+11,397 mi
- 15/10/2021266,223 mi+8,184 mi
- 11/10/2022273,272 mi+7,049 mi
- 18/09/2023280,505 mi+7,233 mi
- 18/09/2023280,505 mi
- 10/10/2024288,138 mi+7,633 mi
- 29/10/2025294,666 mi+6,528 mi
Average of roughly 14,301 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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