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SM05 YFV

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 121,305 miles on the clock, averaging 5,140 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM05 YFV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,305
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,140

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,305 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,391
Average per year5,140
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM05 YFV 29k52k75k98k121k '08'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,305 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage115,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,914 miles
Since last MOT+9,345 miles
PASS
Mileage106,569 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage100,582 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage94,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage89,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,518 miles
Since last MOT+5,100 miles
PASS
Mileage84,418 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage79,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,161 miles
PASS
Mileage784,779 miles
Since last MOT+711,405 miles
PASS
Mileage73,374 miles
Since last MOT+7,203 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,171 miles
Since last MOT+3,698 miles
PASS
Mileage62,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,027 miles
PASS
Mileage57,446 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage52,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,500 miles
Since last MOT+4,762 miles
PASS
Mileage47,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage41,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,248 miles
Since last MOT+5,578 miles
PASS
Mileage35,670 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage29,415 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SM05 YFV

What car is SM05 YFV?

SM05 YFV is an blue Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM05 YFV?

The last recorded mileage for SM05 YFV was 121,305 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM05 YFV passed its MOT?

SM05 YFV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is SM05 YFV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM05 YFV 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 YFV?

SM05 YFV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.