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At a glance
This 2005 Land Rover Defender Diesel 2495cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 78,911 miles on the clock, averaging 5,129 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RY05 VVJ
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,911 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,021 |
| Average per year | 5,129 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY05 VVJ |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About RY05 VVJ
What car is RY05 VVJ?
RY05 VVJ is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RY05 VVJ?
The last recorded mileage for RY05 VVJ was 78,911 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY05 VVJ passed its MOT?
RY05 VVJ has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2018.
Is RY05 VVJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 VVJ 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 RY05 VVJ?
RY05 VVJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.