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GV55 OPT

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

White Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourWhite
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 170,166 miles on the clock, averaging 7,977 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV55 OPT

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,977

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,166 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,977
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV55 OPT 35k69k103k136k170k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage166,073 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,072 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage158,388 miles
Since last MOT+862 miles
PASS
Mileage157,526 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,053 miles
PASS
Mileage154,470 miles
Since last MOT+2,025 miles
PASS
Mileage152,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,949 miles
PASS
Mileage148,496 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage147,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,159 miles
Since last MOT+10,927 miles
PASS
Mileage136,232 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,088 miles
Since last MOT+11,224 miles
PASS
Mileage124,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,642 miles
PASS
Mileage115,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,222 miles
Since last MOT+14,983 miles
PASS
Mileage100,239 miles
Since last MOT+13,510 miles
PASS
Mileage86,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,729 miles
Since last MOT+15,259 miles
PASS
Mileage71,470 miles
Since last MOT+17,420 miles
PASS
Mileage54,050 miles
Since last MOT+11,142 miles
PASS
Mileage42,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage35,213 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 OPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About GV55 OPT

What car is GV55 OPT?

GV55 OPT is a white Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV55 OPT?

The last recorded mileage for GV55 OPT was 170,166 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV55 OPT passed its MOT?

GV55 OPT has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2025.

Is GV55 OPT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV55 OPT 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 GV55 OPT?

GV55 OPT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.