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SY05 RMU

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 142,341 miles on the clock, averaging 4,201 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY05 RMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,341
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,201

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading142,341 miles
Reading date
Miles last year397
Average per year4,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 RMU 68k87k105k124k142k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,341 miles
Since last MOT+397 miles
PASS
Mileage141,944 miles
Since last MOT+294 miles
PASS
Mileage141,650 miles
Since last MOT+475 miles
PASS
Mileage141,175 miles
Since last MOT+882 miles
PASS
Mileage140,293 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,293 miles
Since last MOT+577 miles
PASS
Mileage139,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage137,464 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,462 miles
Since last MOT+1,408 miles
PASS
Mileage136,054 miles
Since last MOT+1,280 miles
PASS
Mileage134,774 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage131,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage125,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage120,816 miles
Since last MOT+8,487 miles
PASS
Mileage112,329 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage106,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage101,542 miles
Since last MOT+423 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,119 miles
Since last MOT+18,159 miles
PASS
Mileage82,960 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,958 miles
Since last MOT+14,940 miles
PASS
Mileage68,018 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY05 RMU

What car is SY05 RMU?

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

What is the mileage of SY05 RMU?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 RMU was 142,341 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 RMU passed its MOT?

SY05 RMU has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2025.

Is SY05 RMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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