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RA55 LYH

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourSilver
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 93,404 miles on the clock, averaging 4,320 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA55 LYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,404
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,320

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 reading93,404 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,854
Average per year4,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA55 LYH 21k39k57k75k93k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,404 miles
Since last MOT+1,854 miles
PASS
Mileage91,550 miles
Since last MOT+1,882 miles
PASS
Mileage89,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,139 miles
PASS
Mileage86,529 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
PASS
Mileage86,484 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
PASS
Mileage86,449 miles
Since last MOT+233 miles
PASS
Mileage86,216 miles
Since last MOT+598 miles
PASS
Mileage85,618 miles
Since last MOT+611 miles
PASS
Mileage85,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage82,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,886 miles
Since last MOT+1,285 miles
PASS
Mileage81,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage76,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,709 miles
PASS
Mileage72,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage68,742 miles
Since last MOT+4,002 miles
PASS
Mileage64,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,568 miles
PASS
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOT+19,127 miles
PASS
Mileage35,045 miles
Since last MOT+14,325 miles
PASS
Mileage20,720 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 LYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About RA55 LYH

What car is RA55 LYH?

RA55 LYH is an silver Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA55 LYH?

The last recorded mileage for RA55 LYH was 93,404 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA55 LYH passed its MOT?

RA55 LYH has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2025.

Is RA55 LYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 LYH 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 RA55 LYH?

RA55 LYH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.