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7 CDD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

54,029 mi
Last recorded54,029 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 CDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 54,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 51,679 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 51,297 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 50,997 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 50,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 49,128 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 47,061 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,223 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 44,223 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,118 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,391 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,582 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,888 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 23,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,691 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 12,686 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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
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7 CDD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 7 CDD, 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

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What year was 7 CDD registered?

7 CDD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is 7 CDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 CDD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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