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SL05 LTA

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 161,193 miles on the clock, averaging 7,301 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL05 LTA

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,301

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,193 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,301
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 LTA 37k68k99k130k161k '08'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,448 miles
PASS
Mileage157,745 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage152,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage148,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,988 miles
PASS
Mileage144,885 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,133 miles
PASS
Mileage142,750 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage138,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,302 miles
PASS
Mileage133,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,501 miles
PASS
Mileage127,707 miles
Since last MOT+9,044 miles
PASS
Mileage118,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,498 miles
PASS
Mileage111,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,332 miles
PASS
Mileage100,833 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,830 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage91,625 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage82,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,418 miles
Since last MOT+10,483 miles
PASS
Mileage71,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,935 miles
Since last MOT+12,803 miles
PASS
Mileage59,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,132 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage48,962 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
PASS
Mileage37,150 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 LTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 LTA

What car is SL05 LTA?

SL05 LTA is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 LTA?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 LTA was 161,193 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 LTA passed its MOT?

SL05 LTA has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2025.

Is SL05 LTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 LTA 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 SL05 LTA?

SL05 LTA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.