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SO05 VWN

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 81,548 miles on the clock, averaging 3,946 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO05 VWN

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,946

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

Low mileage
Latest reading81,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,342
Average per year3,946
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO05 VWN 17k33k49k65k82k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,548 miles
Since last MOT+1,342 miles
PASS
Mileage80,206 miles
Since last MOT+3,343 miles
PASS
Mileage76,863 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,072 miles
PASS
Mileage74,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage72,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,637 miles
PASS
Mileage69,521 miles
Since last MOT+2,845 miles
PASS
Mileage66,676 miles
Since last MOT+3,585 miles
PASS
Mileage63,091 miles
Since last MOT+4,926 miles
PASS
Mileage58,165 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,151 miles
Since last MOT+6,282 miles
PASS
Mileage51,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage46,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage41,854 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,777 miles
PASS
Mileage35,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage29,813 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage25,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,366 miles
PASS
Mileage21,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage16,797 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SO05 VWN

What car is SO05 VWN?

SO05 VWN is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SO05 VWN?

The last recorded mileage for SO05 VWN was 81,548 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO05 VWN passed its MOT?

SO05 VWN has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2024.

Is SO05 VWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 VWN 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 VWN?

SO05 VWN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.