2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU05 FSD
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 170,915 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,915 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 FSD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 170,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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CU05 FSD Mileage History
- 30/03/2022147,304 mi
- 22/03/2023154,262 mi+6,958 mi
- 11/04/2024160,365 mi+6,103 mi
- 03/04/2025166,006 mi+5,641 mi
- 26/03/2026170,915 mi+4,909 mi
Average of roughly 5,918 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU05 FSD 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 FSD) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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