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EP05 VSZ

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 3 (86% pass rate). It has 71,105 miles on the clock, averaging 3,304 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EP05 VSZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
71,105
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
86%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,304

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,105 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,860
Average per year3,304
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EP05 VSZ 10k26k41k56k71k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,105 miles
Since last MOT+3,860 miles
PASS
Mileage67,245 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage65,020 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage62,858 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage60,522 miles
Since last MOT+2,178 miles
PASS
Mileage58,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,625 miles
PASS
Mileage56,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,162 miles
PASS
Mileage53,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,977 miles
PASS
Mileage44,580 miles
Since last MOT+8,579 miles
PASS
Mileage36,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage28,511 miles
Since last MOT+6,547 miles
PASS
Mileage21,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage17,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,376 miles
Since last MOT+614 miles
PASS
Mileage16,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,762 miles
Since last MOT+1,242 miles
PASS
Mileage15,520 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
PASS
Mileage13,974 miles
Since last MOT+1,086 miles
PASS
Mileage12,888 miles
Since last MOT+1,310 miles
PASS
Mileage11,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,092 miles
PASS
Mileage10,486 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 VSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeEP — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About EP05 VSZ

What car is EP05 VSZ?

EP05 VSZ is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.

What is the mileage of EP05 VSZ?

The last recorded mileage for EP05 VSZ was 71,105 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EP05 VSZ passed its MOT?

EP05 VSZ has had 22 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (19 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.

Is EP05 VSZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EP05 VSZ 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 EP05 VSZ?

EP05 VSZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.