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GY05 DLV

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 42,273 miles on the clock, averaging 1,668 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY05 DLV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
42,273
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
1,668

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 reading42,273 miles
Reading date
Average per year1,668
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY05 DLV 13k20k27k35k42k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,273 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,273 miles
Since last MOT+983 miles
PASS
Mileage41,290 miles
Since last MOT+1,214 miles
PASS
Mileage40,076 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,076 miles
Since last MOT+1,440 miles
PASS
Mileage38,636 miles
Since last MOT+951 miles
PASS
Mileage37,685 miles
Since last MOT+2,262 miles
PASS
Mileage35,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage32,826 miles
Since last MOT+1,886 miles
PASS
Mileage30,940 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage29,150 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,150 miles
Since last MOT+782 miles
PASS
Mileage28,368 miles
Since last MOT+742 miles
PASS
Mileage27,626 miles
Since last MOT+1,015 miles
PASS
Mileage26,611 miles
Since last MOT+2,293 miles
PASS
Mileage24,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,604 miles
PASS
Mileage22,714 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,714 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage17,623 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,571 miles
Since last MOT+2,465 miles
PASS
Mileage15,106 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage13,316 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,312 miles
Since last MOT+643 miles
PASS
Mileage12,669 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 DLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GY05 DLV

What car is GY05 DLV?

GY05 DLV is a black Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GY05 DLV?

The last recorded mileage for GY05 DLV was 42,273 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY05 DLV passed its MOT?

GY05 DLV has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.

Is GY05 DLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY05 DLV 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 GY05 DLV?

GY05 DLV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.