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SY05 RNZ

2005 Land Rover Defender · Diesel · 2495cc

Black Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine2495cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 178,595 miles on the clock, averaging 6,839 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY05 RNZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
178,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,839

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year78
Average per year6,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY05 RNZ 58k88k118k149k179k '08'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,595 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,517 miles
Since last MOT+9,570 miles
PASS
Mileage168,947 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,008 miles
PASS
Mileage161,933 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage156,505 miles
Since last MOT+985 miles
PASS
Mileage155,520 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,369 miles
PASS
Mileage150,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,591 miles
PASS
Mileage141,553 miles
Since last MOT+7,542 miles
PASS
Mileage134,011 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage124,535 miles
Since last MOT+16,178 miles
PASS
Mileage108,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,693 miles
PASS
Mileage104,664 miles
Since last MOT+1,671 miles
PASS
Mileage102,993 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage98,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,187 miles
PASS
Mileage93,794 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,789 miles
Since last MOT+2,511 miles
PASS
Mileage91,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,278 miles
Since last MOT+3,994 miles
PASS
Mileage87,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage80,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,259 miles
Since last MOT+11,125 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,134 miles
Since last MOT+10,828 miles
PASS
Mileage58,306 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY05 RNZ

What car is SY05 RNZ?

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

What is the mileage of SY05 RNZ?

The last recorded mileage for SY05 RNZ was 178,595 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY05 RNZ passed its MOT?

SY05 RNZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.

Is SY05 RNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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