2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CW05 KWF
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2005. Recorded mileage 118,850 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bangor
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,850 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
CW05 KWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2025
- 118,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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CW05 KWF Mileage History
- 01/12/2022117,561 mi
- 15/01/2024118,442 mi+881 mi
- 18/01/2024118,445 mi+3 mi
- 04/02/2025118,850 mi+405 mi
- 04/02/2025118,850 mi
Average of roughly 591 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CW05 KWF 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 (CW05 KWF) between December 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 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 (15 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Center brake drum locking up (1.2.1 (g))”.
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