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SY05 NGU

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Green Registered in Inverness, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 98,542 miles on the clock, averaging 6,746 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY05 NGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,746

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

Below average
Latest reading98,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,746
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY05 NGU 31k48k65k82k99k '08'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,542 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,541 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage93,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,898 miles
PASS
Mileage82,436 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,435 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage75,160 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,162 miles
PASS
Mileage66,995 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage60,429 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,428 miles
Since last MOT+8,633 miles
PASS
Mileage51,795 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage42,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage36,758 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,752 miles
Since last MOT+5,441 miles
PASS
Mileage31,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,311 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 NGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2495cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SY05 NGU

What car is SY05 NGU?

SY05 NGU is an green Land Rover Defender, diesel (2495cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.

What is the mileage of SY05 NGU?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 NGU was 98,542 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 NGU passed its MOT?

SY05 NGU has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2018.

Is SY05 NGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 NGU 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 SY05 NGU?

SY05 NGU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.