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CA05 SMU

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 77,186 miles on the clock, averaging 10,432 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CA05 SMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,432

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading77,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-694,682
Average per year10,432
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA05 SMU 35k46k56k67k77k '08'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,186 miles
FAIL
Mileage771,868 miles
Since last MOT+703,321 miles
PASS
Mileage68,547 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage57,844 miles
Since last MOT+11,010 miles
PASS
Mileage46,834 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,834 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage35,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 SMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CA05 SMU

What car is CA05 SMU?

CA05 SMU is a green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CA05 SMU?

The last recorded mileage for CA05 SMU was 77,186 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA05 SMU passed its MOT?

CA05 SMU has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2012.

Is CA05 SMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA05 SMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is CA05 SMU?

CA05 SMU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.