2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CV55 FHM
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/10/2005. Recorded mileage 237,444 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 237,444 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.
CV55 FHM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 237,444 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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CV55 FHM Mileage History
- 29/06/2023215,492 mi
- 25/06/2024229,057 mi+13,565 mi
- 01/07/2024229,059 mi+2 mi
- 24/06/2025237,443 mi+8,384 mi
- 24/07/2025237,444 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,604 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CV55 FHM 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 (CV55 FHM) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounti”; “Central Front Seat belt buckle damaged incomplete (7.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become det”.
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