CarVerify

Free Car Check

35 EM

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

94,922 mi
Last recorded94,922 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration35 EM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 94,922 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 91,137 miles

Handbrake travel has little reserve .

Pass 19 Jan 2024 87,801 miles

Engine oil on min .

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rotten through . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 83,226 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative.

Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,252 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 80,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers do not park (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,198 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides from being trapped in the door catch . (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper splitting slightly.

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn U/J onto the column has slight play . (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 79,194 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both sides at hose connectors. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And material looks baked . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides from being trapped in the door catch . (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wiper splitting slightly.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded heavily on the inside both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn U/J onto the column has slight play . (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 76,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 72,487 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 70,716 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 70,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front steering / track rod nearside outer track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,423 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 67,423 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,785 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,785 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,387 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 41,457 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 41,457 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,034 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,670 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 28,670 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2008 17,772 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

35 EM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 35 EM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 35 EM?

You can check the full history of 35 EM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 35 EM registered?

35 EM is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is 35 EM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 35 EM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 35 EM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 35 EM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.