Vehicle summary
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 23,721 miles on the clock, averaging 1,064 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM05 AED
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 23,721 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 1,064 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM05 AED |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SM05 AED
What car is SM05 AED?
SM05 AED is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM05 AED?
The last recorded mileage for SM05 AED was 23,721 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM05 AED passed its MOT?
SM05 AED has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2024.
Is SM05 AED ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 AED 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 SM05 AED?
SM05 AED is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.