2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU05 FSC
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 30,027 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU05 FSC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 30,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU05 FSC 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 FSC) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
CU05 FSC Mileage History
- 19/10/202227,254 mi
- 09/10/202328,423 mi+1,169 mi
- 09/10/202429,277 mi+854 mi
- 09/10/202429,277 mi
- 20/11/202530,027 mi+750 mi
Average of roughly 898 miles per year across 5 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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