2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU05 FRC
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/03/2005. Recorded mileage 116,908 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,908 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
CU05 FRC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 116,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CU05 FRC Mileage History
- 07/11/2023110,227 mi
- 29/10/2024113,139 mi+2,912 mi
- 01/11/2024113,142 mi+3 mi
- 15/10/2025116,816 mi+3,674 mi
- 28/10/2025116,908 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 3,386 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU05 FRC 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 (CU05 FRC) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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