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CF55 EFD

2005 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,866 mi
Last recorded110,866 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 EFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 110,866 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,651 miles

andvise engine covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Feb 2024 106,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front axle swivel joints slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,406 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,481 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 85,275 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 78,921 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 70,520 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 63,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 55,002 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front hub seals have slight leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,869 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 46,022 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,934 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 34,868 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 28,622 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,232 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,333 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
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CF55 EFD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CF55 EFD, 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.

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What year was CF55 EFD registered?

CF55 EFD is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is CF55 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF55 EFD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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