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CFB 70

2005 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,272 mi
Last recorded71,272 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Defender76,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFB 70
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 71,272 miles

undersealed black

Pass 11 Nov 2024 68,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 65,033 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 62,683 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=235/85/16C=RENEW=SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,648 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH=235/85/R16C 120/116Q M+S,SPLITTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,268 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 50,396 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 47,790 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 44,897 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,251 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 38,122 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,090 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,483 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,139 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,164 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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CFB 70 is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CFB 70, 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 CFB 70 registered?

CFB 70 is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is CFB 70 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CFB 70 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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