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SO05 VXK

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 157,118 miles on the clock, averaging 7,764 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO05 VXK

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,764

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,108
Average per year7,764
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO05 VXK 46k74k102k129k157k '08'22'14

Check SO05 VXK

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,108 miles
PASS
Mileage151,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,010 miles
Since last MOT+5,820 miles
PASS
Mileage145,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage141,243 miles
Since last MOT+3,344 miles
PASS
Mileage137,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage134,550 miles
Since last MOT+4,328 miles
PASS
Mileage130,222 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage126,357 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,345 miles
Since last MOT+12,889 miles
PASS
Mileage113,456 miles
Since last MOT+20,560 miles
PASS
Mileage92,896 miles
Since last MOT+16,019 miles
PASS
Mileage76,877 miles
Since last MOT+17,207 miles
PASS
Mileage59,670 miles
Since last MOT+13,706 miles
PASS
Mileage45,964 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 VXK
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 VXK

What car is SO05 VXK?

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

What is the mileage of SO05 VXK?

The last recorded mileage for SO05 VXK was 157,118 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO05 VXK passed its MOT?

SO05 VXK has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2022.

Is SO05 VXK ULEZ compliant?

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

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