2005 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · MY52 CMB
2005 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 152,992 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,992 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MY52 CMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2024
- 152,992 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MY52 CMB 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 (MY52 CMB) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 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: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ce”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.
MY52 CMB Mileage History
- 19/10/2022144,797 mi
- 26/09/2023149,046 mi+4,249 mi
- 02/10/2023149,065 mi+19 mi
- 02/10/2024152,986 mi+3,921 mi
- 07/10/2024152,992 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,163 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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