2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CU05 FSJ

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 March 2025 at 168,900 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 23 March 2023 at 162,032 miles confirms a four-year run of clear results. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 168,900 against a 2005 build, averaging roughly 8,000 miles per year which is typical for this age of vehicle. The records show 157,320 miles in March 2022, 162,032 in March 2023, 165,541 in March 2024, and 168,900 in March 2025, a steady annual accumulation near 3,400 to 4,500 miles with no gaps or sudden jumps. The MOT data is sparse on advisories, showing only a failed then passed same-day test on 14 March 2024 at 165,541 miles with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical concern. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and chassis corrosion typical of a 21-year-old Defender, as the MOT record logs no advisories that would reveal hidden rust on outriggers or bulkhead sections. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant a hands-on check given the age and 168,900 miles, despite the clean test outcomes. The same-day fail and pass in March 2024 with no defects recorded means the buyer should confirm with the seller what triggered the initial failure to rule out overlooked wear.