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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 87,974 miles on the clock, averaging 4,174 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 UVZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 87,974 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 19 |
| Average per year | 4,174 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 UVZ |
| Make | Land Rover |
| Model | Defender |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2495cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 UVZ
What car is SO05 UVZ?
SO05 UVZ is an silver Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 UVZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 UVZ was 87,974 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 UVZ passed its MOT?
SO05 UVZ has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2024.
Is SO05 UVZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 UVZ 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 SO05 UVZ?
SO05 UVZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.