2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CW05 KWC

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 17 February 2025 at 132,259 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history, though the run includes two administrative failures with no listed defects, suggesting documentation or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle cleared the 9 February 2023 test at 121,476 miles and passed again on 26 January 2024 at 126,582 miles before the pair of 2025 entries. Recorded mileage sits at 132,259 against a 2005 build, equating to roughly 6,300 miles per year and matching typical use for a Defender of this age. The gap between the February 2023 pass and January 2024 test covered only 5,106 miles, while the following year to February 2025 added 5,677 miles, showing consistent low annual accumulation. No rapid wear cycles or standing-period spikes appear in the figures, and the sparse record carries no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. The repeated failures on 26 January 2024 and 10 February 2025 with zero defects logged warrant scrutiny. A buyer should confirm with the seller whether these were clerical rejections, late presentations, or omitted data, as DVSA systems normally list a reason for failure. Given the clean pass on 17 February 2025, the truck likely left the test station sound, but the absence of advisories on a 21-year-old 4x4 is unusual. In person, inspect chassis outriggers, bulkhead, and door pillars for structural rust, and check front swivel ball joints, panhard bushes, and brake discs for age-related wear the MOT may not have flagged. Verify the V5 and test certificates for the two failure dates. The low mileage implies light duty, yet a Defender used off-road or on salted roads can hide corrosion behind intact panels.